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Synology Drive alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Synology Drive alternative is Nextcloud (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Synology Drive compared with 6 alternatives: Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, Syncthing, Resilio Sync and 1 more.

Synology Drive is free to use. 4 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Synology DriveThis toolFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
NextcloudFree plan · from €71.29/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
ownCloudFree planYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
SeafileFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
SyncthingFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
Resilio SyncPaidNoWindows, Linux
Synology C2Free trial · from $7.99/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux

Price against what you get

Synology Drive has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Nextcloud scores higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessSynology DriveNextcloudSeafileSyncthingSynology C2

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
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The full chart of file storage and sync services, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Synology Drive

  1. Nextcloud

    Open source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform

    • Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users).
    • Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Nextcloud also covers video calls.

    Suits: Organizations that must keep files on servers they control

    Nextcloud vs Synology DriveNextcloud pricing and details

  2. ownCloud

    Open-source file sync and share you can host yourself

    • ownCloud lists no Linux app, which Synology Drive has.
    • ownCloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Organizations that must keep files on their own servers

    ownCloud vs Synology DriveownCloud 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).
    • Seafile is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Organizations that want to host their own file server

    Seafile vs Synology DriveSeafile pricing and details

  4. Syncthing

    Free, open source file sync directly between your own devices

    • Syncthing is free.
    • Syncthing lists no web app and iOS and Android apps, which Synology Drive has.
    • Syncthing is open source, according to its own site.
    • Syncthing does not cover file sharing, which Synology Drive does.

    Suits: Syncing folders between your own computers without a cloud provider

    Syncthing vs Synology DriveSyncthing pricing and details

  5. Resilio Sync

    Device-to-device file sync with an enterprise edition

    • Resilio Sync has no free plan, unlike Synology Drive.
    • Resilio Sync lists no web app and macOS, iOS and Android apps, which Synology Drive has.
    • Resilio Sync does not cover file sharing, which Synology Drive does.

    Suits: Companies moving large files between offices and edge devices

    Resilio Sync vs Synology DriveResilio Sync pricing and details

  6. Synology C2

    Synology's cloud storage and backup for NAS and S3 workloads

    • Synology C2 starts at $7.99 per TB / month (C2 Object Storage).
    • Synology C2 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Synology Drive.
    • Synology C2 lists no iOS and Android apps, which Synology Drive has.
    • Synology C2 is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Synology C2 also covers file management.

    Suits: Synology NAS owners who want an off-site backup

    Synology C2 vs Synology DriveSynology C2 pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Synology Drive

  • It needs a Synology NAS; storage capacity and user counts follow the model you buy.
  • There is no hosted option on the page: Drive installs through the NAS Package Center.
  • Desktop clients cover Windows, macOS and Ubuntu; mobile covers iOS, iPadOS and Android.
  • Maximum users and concurrent users vary by NAS model.
Synology Drive pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Synology Drive?

The alternatives to Synology Drive in this directory are Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, Syncthing, Resilio Sync and Synology C2. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Synology Drive.

Is there a free alternative to Synology Drive?

Yes. Syncthing is free to use. Nextcloud, ownCloud and Seafile have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to Synology Drive?

Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile and Syncthing are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.