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Self-hosted alternatives to Syncthing

The Syncthing listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 6 of the 45 other file storage and sync services in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Syncthing is free to use. 5 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Syncthing

  1. Nextcloud

    Open source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform

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

  2. ownCloud

    Open-source file sync and share you can host yourself

    • Only ownCloud lists a web app.
    • Only ownCloud lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Syncthing lists a Linux app.
    • ownCloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    ownCloud vs SyncthingownCloud pricing and details

  3. Seafile

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

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

  4. 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). Syncthing is free.
    • Only Cryptomator lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Cryptomator is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Cryptomator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Cryptomator pricing and details

  5. FileCloud

    Business file sharing and sync you host yourself or buy as SaaS

    • FileCloud starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually (Server Essentials). Syncthing is free.
    • Syncthing has a free plan. FileCloud does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FileCloud lists a web app.
    • Only FileCloud lists iOS and Android apps.
    FileCloud pricing and details

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

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Syncthing?

Yes. Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, Cryptomator, FileCloud and Cubbit can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Syncthing be self-hosted?

The Syncthing listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these file storage and sync services are free?

Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, Cryptomator and Cubbit 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 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 Syncthing: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.