Stalwart
File Sync & StorageAll-in-one Mail & Collaboration server
Replaces Microsoft Exchange, Google Workspace
Best Beginner-Friendly File Sync & Storage for self-hosting
The 24 best Beginner-Friendly file sync & storage you can self-host, ranked by community traction.
Nextcloud All-in-One
File Sync & StorageContainerized turnkey Nextcloud deployment
Replaces Dropbox, Google Drive
OctoPrint
File Sync & StorageA snappy web interface for your 3D printer
wger
File Sync & StorageA fitness tracker for workouts and nutrition
LubeLogger
File Sync & StorageA vehicle maintenance and fuel mileage tracker
Mazanoke
File Sync & StorageA self-hosted local image optimizer
Reitti
File Sync & StorageA location tracking and analysis application
Mainsail
File Sync & StorageControl and monitor your printer from everywhere, from any device
HortusFox
File Sync & StorageA collaborative plant tracking and management application
HomeHub
File Sync & StorageA modern hub for family organization
Zen
File Sync & StorageA simple app for focused and private note-taking
scanservjs
File Sync & StorageWeb-based interface for your SANE-compatible scanners
Threema Web
File Sync & StorageAn intuitive and secure web client for Threema users
Poznote
File Sync & StorageA powerful app for taking notes
Readur
File Sync & StorageAn intuitive OCR platform for documents
Wingfit
File Sync & StorageAn open-source minimalist fitness app
ThinkDashboard
File Sync & StorageA lightweight, bookmark dashboard with keyboard shortcuts
Open Web Calendar
File Sync & StorageEmbed a web calendar into your own website
Replaces Google Agenda, Microsoft Outlook
File Drop
File Sync & StorageDecentralized, Anonymous, and Secure File Sharing
Passky Client
File Sync & StorageSimple, modern, lightweight, open source and secure password manager
Dropgate Server
File Sync & StorageSelf-hosted, privacy-first file sharing with hosted upload and P2P
IPFS Podcasting
File Sync & StorageCrowd-host podcasts over IPFS
Jirafeau
File Sync & StorageUpload a file in a simple way and give a unique link to it
Replaces ImageShack, Imgur
LibreOffice
File Sync & StorageDo more - easier, quicker, smarter
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Every option here is open-source and self-hostable, tagged Beginner-Friendly within the file sync & storage category. Compare them on the individual app pages for setup difficulty and resource requirements.