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QNAP myQNAPcloud alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded QNAP myQNAPcloud alternative is Nextcloud (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.

QNAP myQNAPcloud compared with 5 alternatives: Synology Drive, Synology C2, Nextcloud, Seafile and ownCloud.

QNAP myQNAPcloud has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.39 per month and up (myQNAPcloud One list price; capacity not shown). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

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

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
QNAP myQNAPcloudThis toolFree plan · from $8.39/moYesWeb
Synology DriveFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Synology C2Free trial · from $7.99/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
NextcloudFree plan · from €71.29/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
SeafileFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
ownCloudFree planYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

QNAP myQNAPcloud starts at $8.39 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Synology Drive, Nextcloud and Seafile.

Synology C2 starts lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessQNAP myQNAPcloudSynology DriveSynology C2NextcloudSeafile

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of file storage and sync services, and the best at every price

How each one differs from QNAP myQNAPcloud

  1. Synology Drive

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

    • Synology Drive is free.
    • Synology Drive also lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Synology Drive also covers file sync.
    • Synology Drive does not cover file management, which QNAP myQNAPcloud does.

    Suits: People who already own a Synology NAS and want a private cloud on it

    Synology Drive vs QNAP myQNAPcloudSynology Drive pricing and details

  2. Synology C2

    Synology's cloud storage and backup for NAS and S3 workloads

    • Synology C2 starts at $7.99 per TB / month (C2 Object Storage).
    • Synology C2 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike QNAP myQNAPcloud.
    • Synology C2 also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Synology C2 is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Synology C2 also covers file sync.

    Suits: Synology NAS owners who want an off-site backup

    Synology C2 vs QNAP myQNAPcloudSynology C2 pricing and details

  3. Nextcloud

    Open source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform

    • Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users).
    • Nextcloud also lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Nextcloud also covers video calls and file sync.
    • Nextcloud does not cover file management, which QNAP myQNAPcloud does.

    Suits: Organizations that must keep files on servers they control

    Nextcloud vs QNAP myQNAPcloudNextcloud pricing and details

  4. Seafile

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

    • Seafile starts at $8 per user / month (Plus Cloud Team plan).
    • Seafile also lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Seafile is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Seafile also covers file sync.
    • Seafile does not cover file management, which QNAP myQNAPcloud does.

    Suits: Organizations that want to host their own file server

    Seafile vs QNAP myQNAPcloudSeafile pricing and details

  5. ownCloud

    Open-source file sync and share you can host yourself

    • ownCloud also lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • ownCloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • ownCloud also covers file sync.
    • ownCloud does not cover file management, which QNAP myQNAPcloud does.

    Suits: Organizations that must keep files on their own servers

    ownCloud vs QNAP myQNAPcloudownCloud pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in QNAP myQNAPcloud

  • Remote access is built around owning a QNAP NAS; this is not a standalone consumer drive.
  • The plan page loads its capacity tiers with JavaScript, so only the 'starts from USD 8.39/month' figure could be read.
  • The page text we read does not state whether the remote-access feature itself is free; the free amount named is 16 GB of myQNAPcloud Storage.
  • The roster entry points to QNAP's regional site; the product pages were read on QNAP's global English site.
QNAP myQNAPcloud pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to QNAP myQNAPcloud?

The alternatives to QNAP myQNAPcloud in this directory are Synology Drive, Synology C2, Nextcloud, Seafile and ownCloud. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with QNAP myQNAPcloud.

Is there a free alternative to QNAP myQNAPcloud?

Yes. Synology Drive is free to use. Nextcloud, Seafile and ownCloud have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which QNAP myQNAPcloud alternatives work on Windows?

The QNAP myQNAPcloud listing does not include a Windows app. Synology Drive, Synology C2, Nextcloud, Seafile and ownCloud list one.

Which QNAP myQNAPcloud alternatives work on macOS?

The QNAP myQNAPcloud listing does not include a macOS app. Synology Drive, Synology C2, Nextcloud, Seafile and ownCloud list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to QNAP myQNAPcloud?

Nextcloud, Seafile and ownCloud are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

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