Syncthing
File Sync & StorageContinuous peer-to-peer file synchronization
Replaces Dropbox, Resilio Sync
44 self-hosted Dropbox alternatives
Dropbox is a widely used commercial cloud file storage and synchronization service. It offers file sharing, backup, and collaboration features for individuals and teams. These open-source apps let you replace Dropbox with software you host and control yourself.
Best self-hosted Dropbox alternatives
copyparty
File Sync & StoragePortable file server with accelerated resumable uploads
Replaces Dropbox, Google Drive
Spacedrive
File Sync & StorageCross-platform file explorer powered by a virtual filesystem
Replaces Google Drive, Dropbox
Nextcloud
File Sync & StorageSelf-hosted content collaboration and file sync platform
Replaces Dropbox, Google Drive
File Browser
File Sync & StorageLightweight web file manager for a directory
Replaces Dropbox
Kubo (IPFS)
File Sync & StorageReference implementation of the InterPlanetary File System
Replaces Dropbox
Seafile
File Sync & StorageHigh-performance file sync and share with block storage
Replaces Dropbox, Google Drive
Filestash
Document ManagementWeb-based file manager and document gateway
Replaces Dropbox, SharePoint
SFTPGo
File Sync & StorageFull-featured SFTP, FTP and WebDAV server
Replaces Dropbox
Dufs
File Sync & StorageDistinctive utility file server with WebDAV support
Replaces Dropbox, Google Drive
Nextcloud All-in-One
File Sync & StorageContainerized turnkey Nextcloud deployment
Replaces Dropbox, Google Drive
ownCloud
File Sync & StorageOpen-source file sync, share and content collaboration
Replaces Dropbox, Google Drive
FileBrowser Quantum
File Sync & StorageEnhanced web file manager fork with extra features
Replaces Google Drive, Dropbox
Conduit File Sync
File Sync & StorageLightweight folder synchronization for small teams
Replaces Dropbox
Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare
File Sync & StorageAnonymous file sharing over the Tor network
Replaces WeTransfer, Dropbox
closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin
File Sync & StorageGlobal name system for secure file sharing
Replaces Dropbox
OpenCloud
File Sync & StorageModern open-source file platform from ownCloud team
Replaces Dropbox, Google Drive
WebDAV Server Go
File Sync & StorageLightweight standalone WebDAV file server
Replaces Dropbox
Unison
File Sync & StorageBidirectional file synchronizer with conflict detection
Replaces Dropbox
Papra
E-books & Media LibraryMinimalistic self-hosted document archiving platform
Replaces Evernote, Dropbox
SparkleShare
File Sync & StorageGit-backed file synchronization with version history
Replaces Dropbox
elFinder
File Sync & StorageWeb file manager with a desktop-style interface
Replaces Google Drive, Dropbox
Syncthing Android Wrapper
File Sync & StorageOfficial Android client for Syncthing sync
Replaces Dropbox, Google Photos
Nextcloud Desktop Sync
File Sync & StorageOfficial desktop sync client for Nextcloud
Replaces Dropbox, OneDrive
Zipline
File Sync & StorageShareX and file upload server with a clean dashboard
Replaces Imgur, Dropbox
FileGator
File Sync & StorageMulti-user file manager with role-based access
Replaces Google Drive, Dropbox
PicoShare
File Sync & StorageMinimalist file sharing for permanent direct links
Replaces Dropbox, WeTransfer
gohttpserver
File Sync & StorageMake a directory accessible over HTTP with uploads
Replaces Dropbox
Chibisafe
File Sync & StorageModern and self-hosted file uploader
Replaces Imgur, Dropbox
Syncthing-Fork
File Sync & StorageAndroid client wrapper for continuous Syncthing file synchronization
Replaces Dropbox, Google Drive
Pydio Cells
File Sync & StorageDocument sharing and collaboration for organizations
Replaces Dropbox, Box
OpenCloud Files
File Sync & StorageLightweight self-hosted file sync and sharing platform
Replaces Dropbox, Google Drive
git-annex
File Sync & StorageManage and sync large files with Git without storing contents
Replaces Dropbox
ProjectSend
File Sync & StorageSelf-hosted client-oriented file sharing
Replaces Dropbox, WeTransfer
Nextcloud companion go-filecoin none WebDAV-Aria
File Sync & StorageSelf-hosted WebDAV and CardDAV server in PHP
Replaces Dropbox
Syncany
File Sync & StorageEncrypted file sync to arbitrary storage backends
Replaces Dropbox, SpiderOak
FreeFileSync
File Sync & StorageFolder comparison and synchronization tool with a GUI
Replaces Dropbox, rsync
Garage
File Sync & StorageLightweight S3-compatible distributed object store
Replaces Amazon S3, Dropbox
rsync.net alternative Stash NoDuplicate
File Sync & StorageSelf-hosted WebDAV server for file synchronization
Replaces Dropbox
ownCloud Web
File Sync & StorageModern web frontend for ownCloud file sharing
Replaces Dropbox, Google Drive
Davros
File Sync & StoragePersonal cloud storage with WebDAV access
Replaces Dropbox
Tracim
Office SuitesCollaborative platform intended for team collaboration
Replaces Dropbox, Google Drive
Pydio Cells Sync
File Sync & StorageDesktop synchronization client for Pydio Cells servers
Replaces Dropbox, OneDrive
Pydio Cells Client
File Sync & StorageCommand-line sync client for Pydio Cells
Replaces Dropbox, Box
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Compare Dropbox alternatives
- Syncthing Android Wrapper vs copyparty
- Syncthing Android Wrapper vs File Browser
- Syncthing Android Wrapper vs Nextcloud
- Syncthing Android Wrapper vs Spacedrive
- Syncthing Android Wrapper vs Syncthing
- Chibisafe vs copyparty
- Chibisafe vs File Browser
- Chibisafe vs Nextcloud
- Chibisafe vs Spacedrive
- Chibisafe vs Syncthing
- Chibisafe vs Zipline
- copyparty vs Dufs
- copyparty vs FreeFileSync
- copyparty vs File Browser
- copyparty vs FileBrowser Quantum
- copyparty vs FileGator
- copyparty vs Filestash
- copyparty vs Nextcloud Desktop Sync
- copyparty vs Pydio Cells Sync
- copyparty vs Garage
- copyparty vs git-annex
- copyparty vs closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin
- copyparty vs gohttpserver
- copyparty vs Kubo (IPFS)
- copyparty vs OpenCloud
- copyparty vs Conduit File Sync
- copyparty vs Nextcloud
- copyparty vs Nextcloud All-in-One
- copyparty vs OpenCloud Files
- copyparty vs ownCloud
- copyparty vs ownCloud Web
- copyparty vs Papra
- copyparty vs PicoShare
- copyparty vs ProjectSend
- copyparty vs Davros
- copyparty vs Spacedrive
- copyparty vs Pydio Cells
- copyparty vs Nextcloud companion go-filecoin none WebDAV-Aria
- copyparty vs Seafile
- copyparty vs SFTPGo
Switching from Dropbox
Moving off Dropbox means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.