Zoolz alternatives · File Storage
Self-hosted alternatives to Zoolz
The Zoolz 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.
Zoolz is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). 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 Zoolz
- 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). 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.
- 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). 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.
- Free plan
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.
- 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). 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.
- 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). Zoolz starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Only FileCloud lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- FileCloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- FileCloud also covers file sync.
- 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). Zoolz starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Cubbit has a free plan. Zoolz does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zoolz lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Cubbit is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 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). 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.
- Free plan
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.
- 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). Zoolz starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Only FileRun lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- FileRun is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- FileRun can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 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). 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.
- 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). Zoolz starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Only Peergos lists Linux and Android apps.
- Peergos is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Peergos also covers calendar and file sync.
- Free plan
MinIO
S3-compatible object storage software you run yourself
- MinIO has a free plan. Zoolz does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zoolz lists Windows and macOS apps.
- MinIO is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Zoolz also covers file sharing.
Common questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to Zoolz?
Yes. Cloudreve, Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, FileCloud, Cubbit, Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace), Pydio Cells and 6 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can Zoolz be self-hosted?
The Zoolz 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, Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, Cubbit, Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace), Pydio Cells, Filestash 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 Zoolz: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.