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Self-hosted alternatives to Rclone

The Rclone listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 14 of the 91 other file storage and sync services in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Rclone is free to use. 10 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Rclone

  1. Filestash

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

    • Filestash starts at $6 per month (Hobby, cloud-hosted). Rclone is free.
    • Only Filestash lists a web app.
    • Only Filestash lists an iOS app.
    • Filestash is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Filestash vs RcloneFilestash pricing and details

  2. Cloudreve

    Self-hosted cloud drive with many storage back ends

    • Cloudreve starts at $89.9 per root domain (Pro, lifetime license). Rclone is free.
    • Only Cloudreve lists a web app.
    • Only Rclone lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Cloudreve is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Cloudreve pricing and details

  3. Peergos

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

    • Peergos starts at £3 per month for 200 GB, billed yearly (£4 billed monthly). Rclone is free.
    • Rclone has a free plan. Peergos does not.
    • Only Peergos lists a web app.
    • Peergos is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Peergos pricing and details

  4. Nextcloud

    Open source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform

    • Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users). Rclone is free.
    • Only Nextcloud lists a web app.
    • Only Nextcloud lists an iOS app.
    • Nextcloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Nextcloud pricing and details

  5. ownCloud

    Open-source file sync and share you can host yourself

    • Only ownCloud lists a web app.
    • Only ownCloud lists an iOS app.
    • Only Rclone lists a Linux app.
    • ownCloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    ownCloud pricing and details

  6. Seafile

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

    • Seafile starts at $8 per user / month (Plus Cloud Team plan). Rclone is free.
    • Only Seafile lists a web app.
    • Only Seafile lists an iOS app.
    • Seafile is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Seafile pricing and details

  7. 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). Rclone is free.
    • Only Cubbit lists a web app.
    • Only Rclone lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Cubbit is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Cubbit pricing and details

  8. Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace)

    Open source personal cloud, now called Twake Workplace

    • Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) starts at €4 per month (Standard). Rclone is free.
    • Only Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) lists a web app.
    • Only Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) lists an iOS app.
    • Only Rclone lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) pricing and details

  9. Pydio Cells

    Open-core, self-hosted document sharing and content platform

    • Only Pydio Cells lists a web app.
    • Only Rclone lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Pydio Cells is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Rclone is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Pydio Cells pricing and details

  10. FileRun

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

    • FileRun starts at €9.9 per user / year (annual subscription). Rclone is free.
    • Rclone has a free plan. FileRun does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FileRun lists a web app.
    • Only FileRun lists an iOS app.
    FileRun pricing and details

  11. MinIO

    S3-compatible object storage software you run yourself

    • Only MinIO lists a web app.
    • Only Rclone lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • MinIO is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Rclone is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    MinIO pricing and details

  12. 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). Rclone is free.
    • Only Cryptomator lists an iOS app.
    • Cryptomator is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Cryptomator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Cryptomator pricing and details

2 more that can be self-hosted

All 14 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Rclone?

Yes. Filestash, Cloudreve, Peergos, Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, Cubbit, Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) and 6 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Rclone be self-hosted?

The Rclone listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these file storage and sync services are free?

Filestash, Cloudreve, Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, Cubbit, Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace), Pydio Cells and 2 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 Rclone: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.