pCloud alternatives · File Storage
Self-hosted alternatives to pCloud
The pCloud listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 6 of the 45 other file storage and sync services in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
pCloud has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly. 5 of them are free or have a free plan.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from pCloud
- Free plan · from €71.29/yr
Nextcloud
Open source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform
- Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users). pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly.
- Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
- Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan
ownCloud
Open-source file sync and share you can host yourself
- Only pCloud lists a Linux app.
- Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
- ownCloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Seafile
Open-source file sync and share, self-hosted or in the cloud
- Seafile starts at $8 per user / month (Plus Cloud Team plan). pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly.
- Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
- Seafile is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $7/mo
FileCloud
Business file sharing and sync you host yourself or buy as SaaS
- FileCloud starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually (Server Essentials). pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly.
- pCloud has a free plan. FileCloud does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
- FileCloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $12.00/mo
Cryptomator
Open-source encryption for the files you keep in any cloud
- Cryptomator starts at $12.00 per seat / month, billed yearly (Cryptomator Hub Standard). pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly.
- Only pCloud lists a web app.
- Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
- Cryptomator is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from €4.99/mo
Cubbit
EU-based S3-compatible object storage, hosted or self-built
- Cubbit starts at €4.99 per TB / month (personal-use rate, 3 to 10 TB). pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly.
- Only pCloud lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
- Cubbit is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Common questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to pCloud?
Yes. Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, FileCloud, Cryptomator and Cubbit can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can pCloud be self-hosted?
The pCloud listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these file storage and sync services are free?
Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, Cryptomator and Cubbit 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 12, 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 pCloud: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.