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Open-source alternatives to Zoolz

Zoolz 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.

Zoolz is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). 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 Zoolz

  1. Cloudreve

    Self-hosted cloud drive with many storage back ends

    • Cloudreve starts at $89.9 per root domain (Pro, lifetime license). Zoolz starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
    • Cloudreve has a free plan. Zoolz does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zoolz lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Cloudreve is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Cloudreve pricing and details

  2. Proton Drive

    End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from the maker of Proton Mail

    • Proton Drive starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly. Zoolz starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
    • Proton Drive has a free plan. Zoolz does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Proton Drive lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Proton Drive is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Proton Drive pricing and details

  3. Nextcloud

    Open source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform

    • Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users). Zoolz starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
    • Nextcloud has a free plan. Zoolz does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Nextcloud lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Nextcloud pricing and details

  4. Internxt

    Open source, zero-knowledge cloud storage with lifetime plans

    • Internxt starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually (list price). Zoolz starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
    • Internxt has a free plan. Zoolz does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Internxt lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Internxt is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Internxt pricing and details

  5. 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. Zoolz starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
    • Filen has a free plan. Zoolz does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Filen lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Filen is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Filen pricing and details

  6. ownCloud

    Open-source file sync and share you can host yourself

    • ownCloud has a free plan. Zoolz does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ownCloud lists iOS and Android apps.
    • ownCloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • ownCloud also covers file sync.
    ownCloud pricing and details

  7. Seafile

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

    • Seafile starts at $8 per user / month (Plus Cloud Team plan). Zoolz starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
    • Seafile has a free plan. Zoolz does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Seafile lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Seafile is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Seafile pricing and details

  8. Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace)

    Open source personal cloud, now called Twake Workplace

    • Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) starts at €4 per month (Standard). Zoolz starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
    • Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) has a free plan. Zoolz does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Zoolz lists Windows and macOS apps.
    Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) pricing and details

  9. Pydio Cells

    Open-core, self-hosted document sharing and content platform

    • Pydio Cells has a free plan. Zoolz does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zoolz lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Pydio Cells is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Pydio Cells also covers workflow automation and file sync.
    Pydio Cells pricing and details

  10. Filestash

    Web file manager that fronts S3, SFTP, WebDAV and other storage

    • Filestash starts at $6 per month (Hobby, cloud-hosted). Zoolz starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
    • Filestash has a free plan. Zoolz does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Filestash lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Filestash is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Filestash pricing and details

  11. Rclone

    Command-line tool for syncing and mounting cloud storage

    • Rclone is free. Zoolz starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
    • Rclone has a free plan. Zoolz does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Rclone lists Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Zoolz lists a web app.
    Rclone pricing and details

  12. FreeFileSync

    Open-source folder comparison and sync for desktops

    • FreeFileSync starts at €20 per device (Business Edition, includes one year of updates). Zoolz starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
    • FreeFileSync has a free plan. Zoolz does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FreeFileSync lists a Linux app.
    • Only Zoolz lists a web app.
    FreeFileSync pricing and details

5 more that are open source

All 17 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Zoolz?

Yes. Cloudreve, Proton Drive, Nextcloud, Internxt, Filen, ownCloud, Seafile, Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) and 9 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Zoolz open source?

Zoolz 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?

Cloudreve, Proton Drive, Nextcloud, Internxt, Filen, ownCloud, Seafile, Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) 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 Zoolz: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.