Smash alternatives · File Storage
Alternatives to Smash with a one-time purchase
The Smash 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.
Smash has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly). 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 Smash
- Free trial · from €9.9/yr
FileRun
Self-hosted file sync and sharing app that runs on your own server
- FileRun starts at €9.9 per user / year (annual subscription). Smash starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Smash has a free plan. FileRun does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only FileRun lists Windows and Linux apps.
- FileRun is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
pCloud
Swiss cloud storage sold by subscription or one-time payment
- pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly. Smash starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Only pCloud lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
- pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $11.99/mo
Internxt
Open source, zero-knowledge cloud storage with lifetime plans
- Internxt starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually (list price). Smash starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Only Internxt lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Internxt is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Internxt can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Icedrive
Cloud storage with a mountable drive and client-side encryption
- Icedrive starts at $2.99 per month, billed yearly at $35.88, for Starter. Smash starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Only Icedrive lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Icedrive is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Icedrive can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 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). Smash starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Only Cryptomator lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Smash lists a web app.
- Cryptomator is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $39.90 one-time
Syncovery
One-time-license file sync and backup for desktops and NAS
- Syncovery starts at $39.90 one-time (Standard, private use), $99.90 for business use. Smash starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Smash has a free plan. Syncovery does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Syncovery lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Smash lists a web app.
- Free plan · from $29.95 one-time
FolderSync
Folder sync and backup between devices, cloud services and servers
- FolderSync starts at $29.95 one-time, Desktop Single user lifetime license (free version available). Smash starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Only FolderSync lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Smash lists a web app.
- Only Smash lists an iOS app.
- Free trial · from $59.99 one-time
Arq Backup
Encrypted Mac and Windows backup to storage you choose
- Arq Backup starts at $59.99 per computer, one-time. Smash starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Smash has a free plan. Arq Backup does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Arq Backup lists a Windows app.
- Only Smash lists a web app.
Common questions
Is there an alternative to Smash 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 Smash once instead of subscribing?
The Smash 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 Smash: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.