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ownCloud alternatives with a Linux app

The ownCloud listing does not include a Linux app. 40 of the 91 other file storage and sync services in this directory list a Linux app.

ownCloud has a free plan. 25 of them are free or have a free plan.

40 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to ownCloud

  1. Nextcloud

    Open source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform

    • Only Nextcloud lists a Linux app.
    • Nextcloud also covers video calls.
    Nextcloud vs ownCloudNextcloud pricing and details

  2. Seafile

    Open-source file sync and share, self-hosted or in the cloud

    • Only Seafile lists a Linux app.
    Seafile vs ownCloudSeafile pricing and details

  3. Syncthing

    Free, open source file sync directly between your own devices

    • Only Syncthing lists a Linux app.
    • Only ownCloud lists a web app.
    • Only ownCloud lists iOS and Android apps.
    • ownCloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Syncthing vs ownCloudSyncthing pricing and details

  4. Tresorit

    End-to-end encrypted file storage and sharing for businesses

    • Only Tresorit lists a Linux app.
    • Tresorit is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • ownCloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Tresorit vs ownCloudTresorit pricing and details

  5. FileCloud

    Business file sharing and sync you host yourself or buy as SaaS

    • ownCloud has a free plan. FileCloud does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FileCloud lists a Linux app.
    • ownCloud is open source, according to its own site.
    FileCloud vs ownCloudFileCloud pricing and details

  6. FileRun

    Self-hosted file sync and sharing app that runs on your own server

    • ownCloud has a free plan. FileRun does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FileRun lists a Linux app.
    • FileRun can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • ownCloud is open source, according to its own site.
    FileRun vs ownCloudFileRun pricing and details

  7. Synology Drive

    Private-cloud file sync and sharing that runs on a Synology NAS

    • Only Synology Drive lists a Linux app.
    • ownCloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Synology Drive vs ownCloudSynology Drive pricing and details

  8. TeamDrive

    End-to-end encrypted cloud storage hosted in Germany

    • ownCloud has a free plan. TeamDrive does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TeamDrive lists a Linux app.
    • TeamDrive is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • ownCloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    TeamDrive vs ownCloudTeamDrive pricing and details

  9. Filestash

    Web file manager that fronts S3, SFTP, WebDAV and other storage

    • Only Filestash lists a Linux app.
    • Filestash also covers workflow automation.
    Filestash pricing and details

  10. Peergos

    Open-source encrypted storage that also hides file names and sharing

    • ownCloud has a free plan. Peergos does not.
    • Only Peergos lists a Linux app.
    • Only ownCloud lists an iOS app.
    • Peergos is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Peergos pricing and details

  11. Filen

    End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Germany with open source apps

    • Only Filen lists a Linux app.
    • Filen is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • ownCloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Filen also covers notes.
    Filen pricing and details

  12. Dropbox

    Cloud storage and file sync with transfer and signing tools

    • Only Dropbox lists a Linux app.
    • ownCloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Dropbox also covers documents.
    Dropbox pricing and details

28 more that list a Linux app

All 40 in one table

Common questions

Which ownCloud alternatives have a Linux app?

Nextcloud, Seafile, Syncthing, Tresorit, FileCloud, FileRun, Synology Drive, TeamDrive and 32 more list a Linux app.

Does ownCloud have a Linux app?

The ownCloud listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.

Which of these file storage and sync services are free?

Nextcloud, Seafile, Syncthing, Tresorit, Synology Drive, Filestash, Filen, Dropbox and 17 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to ownCloud: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.