Smash alternatives · File Storage
Open-source alternatives to Smash
Smash is not described as open source on its own site. 17 of the 91 other file storage and sync services in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.
Smash has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly). 16 of them are free or have a free plan.
17 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Smash
- Free plan · from €11.99/yr
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. Smash starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Only Filen lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Filen is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Filen also covers notes and file sync.
- Free plan · from $89.9 one-time
Cloudreve
Self-hosted cloud drive with many storage back ends
- Cloudreve starts at $89.9 per root domain (Pro, lifetime license). Smash starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Only Smash lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Cloudreve is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Cloudreve also covers file management.
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Filestash
Web file manager that fronts S3, SFTP, WebDAV and other storage
- Filestash starts at $6 per month (Hobby, cloud-hosted). Smash starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Only Filestash lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Filestash is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Filestash also covers workflow automation and file sync.
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Proton Drive
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from the maker of Proton Mail
- Proton Drive starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly. Smash starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Only Proton Drive lists a Windows app.
- Proton Drive is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Proton Drive also covers documents, spreadsheets and file sync.
- 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). Smash starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Only Nextcloud lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Nextcloud also covers video calls and file sync.
- 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
ownCloud
Open-source file sync and share you can host yourself
- Only ownCloud lists a Windows app.
- ownCloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- ownCloud also covers file sync.
- 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). Smash starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Only Seafile lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Seafile is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Seafile also covers file sync.
- Free plan · from €4/mo
Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace)
Open source personal cloud, now called Twake Workplace
- Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) starts at €4 per month (Standard). Smash starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Only Smash lists a macOS app.
- Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) also covers notes, password manager and file sync.
- Free plan
Pydio Cells
Open-core, self-hosted document sharing and content platform
- Only Smash lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Pydio Cells is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Pydio Cells also covers workflow automation and file sync.
- Free
Rclone
Command-line tool for syncing and mounting cloud storage
- Rclone is free. Smash starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Only Rclone lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Smash lists a web app.
- Only Smash lists an iOS app.
- From £3/mo
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). Smash starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Smash has a free plan. Peergos does not.
- Only Peergos lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Smash lists an iOS app.
Common questions
Is there an open-source alternative to Smash?
Yes. Filen, Cloudreve, Filestash, Proton Drive, Nextcloud, Internxt, ownCloud, Seafile and 9 more are open source, according to their own sites.
Is Smash open source?
Smash is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these file storage and sync services are free?
Filen, Cloudreve, Filestash, Proton Drive, Nextcloud, Internxt, ownCloud, Seafile and 8 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 Smash: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.