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Open-source alternatives to ShareFile

ShareFile is not described as open source on its own site. 8 of the 45 other file storage and sync services in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

ShareFile is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $16.50 per user / month, billed annually ($18.15 billed monthly). All of them are free or have a free plan.

8 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from ShareFile

  1. Nextcloud

    Open source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform

    • Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users). ShareFile starts at $16.50 per user / month, billed annually ($18.15 billed monthly).
    • Nextcloud has a free plan. ShareFile does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Nextcloud lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Nextcloud pricing and details

  2. Seafile

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

    • Seafile starts at $8 per user / month (Plus Cloud Team plan). ShareFile starts at $16.50 per user / month, billed annually ($18.15 billed monthly).
    • Seafile has a free plan. ShareFile does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Seafile lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Seafile is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Seafile pricing and details

  3. Proton Drive

    End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from the maker of Proton Mail

    • Proton Drive starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly. ShareFile starts at $16.50 per user / month, billed annually ($18.15 billed monthly).
    • Proton Drive has a free plan. ShareFile does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Proton Drive lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Proton Drive is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Proton Drive pricing and details

  4. Internxt

    Open source, zero-knowledge cloud storage with lifetime plans

    • Internxt starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually (list price). ShareFile starts at $16.50 per user / month, billed annually ($18.15 billed monthly).
    • Internxt has a free plan. ShareFile does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Internxt lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Internxt is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Internxt pricing and details

  5. Filen

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

    • Filen starts at €11.99 per year for 100 GiB, or €1.99 per month for 200 GiB. ShareFile starts at $16.50 per user / month, billed annually ($18.15 billed monthly).
    • Filen has a free plan. ShareFile does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Filen lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Filen is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Filen pricing and details

  6. ownCloud

    Open-source file sync and share you can host yourself

    • ownCloud has a free plan. ShareFile does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ownCloud 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 pricing and details

  7. Syncthing

    Free, open source file sync directly between your own devices

    • Syncthing is free. ShareFile starts at $16.50 per user / month, billed annually ($18.15 billed monthly).
    • Syncthing has a free plan. ShareFile does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Syncthing lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only ShareFile lists a web app.
    Syncthing pricing and details

  8. 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). ShareFile starts at $16.50 per user / month, billed annually ($18.15 billed monthly).
    • Cryptomator has a free plan. ShareFile does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Cryptomator lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only ShareFile lists a web app.
    Cryptomator pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to ShareFile?

Yes. Nextcloud, Seafile, Proton Drive, Internxt, Filen, ownCloud, Syncthing and Cryptomator are open source, according to their own sites.

Is ShareFile open source?

ShareFile is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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 ShareFile: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.