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Alternatives to ownCloud with a one-time purchase

The ownCloud listing shows no one-time purchase. 8 of the 91 other file storage and sync services in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

ownCloud has a free plan. 5 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from ownCloud

  1. 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

  2. pCloud

    Swiss cloud storage sold by subscription or one-time payment

    • Only pCloud lists a Linux app.
    • Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
    • pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • ownCloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    pCloud pricing and details

  3. Internxt

    Open source, zero-knowledge cloud storage with lifetime plans

    • Only Internxt lists a Linux app.
    • Internxt is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Internxt can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • ownCloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Internxt pricing and details

  4. Icedrive

    Cloud storage with a mountable drive and client-side encryption

    • Only Icedrive lists a Linux app.
    • Icedrive is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Icedrive can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • ownCloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Icedrive pricing and details

  5. Cryptomator

    Open-source encryption for the files you keep in any cloud

    • Only Cryptomator lists a Linux app.
    • Only ownCloud lists a web app.
    • Cryptomator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • ownCloud also covers file sync and file sharing.
    Cryptomator pricing and details

  6. Syncovery

    One-time-license file sync and backup for desktops and NAS

    • ownCloud has a free plan. Syncovery does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Syncovery lists a Linux app.
    • Only ownCloud lists a web app.
    • Only ownCloud lists iOS and Android apps.
    Syncovery pricing and details

  7. FolderSync

    Folder sync and backup between devices, cloud services and servers

    • Only FolderSync lists a Linux app.
    • Only ownCloud lists a web app.
    • Only ownCloud lists an iOS app.
    • FolderSync can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    FolderSync pricing and details

  8. Arq Backup

    Encrypted Mac and Windows backup to storage you choose

    • ownCloud has a free plan. Arq Backup does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ownCloud lists a web app.
    • Only ownCloud lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Arq Backup is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Arq Backup pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to ownCloud that you buy once?

Yes. FileRun, pCloud, Internxt, Icedrive, Cryptomator, Syncovery, FolderSync and Arq Backup can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy ownCloud once instead of subscribing?

The ownCloud listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these file storage and sync services are free?

pCloud, Internxt, Icedrive, Cryptomator and FolderSync 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.