Smash alternatives · File Storage
Self-hosted alternatives to Smash
The Smash 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.
Smash has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly). 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 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 $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 €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
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 trial · from $7/mo
FileCloud
Business file sharing and sync you host yourself or buy as SaaS
- FileCloud starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually (Server Essentials). Smash starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Smash has a free plan. FileCloud does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only FileCloud lists Windows and Linux apps.
- FileCloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from €4.99/mo
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). Smash starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Only Smash lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Cubbit is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Cubbit also covers file management.
- 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.
- 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.
- Free plan
MinIO
S3-compatible object storage software you run yourself
- Only Smash lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- MinIO is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- MinIO also covers file management.
- Smash also covers file sharing.
Common questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to Smash?
Yes. FileRun, Cloudreve, Filestash, Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, FileCloud, Cubbit and 6 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can Smash be self-hosted?
The Smash listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these file storage and sync services are free?
Cloudreve, Filestash, 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 Smash: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.