Dropbox alternatives

Dropbox: Cloud storage and file sharing with sync on all your devices.

Dropbox's free plan is small and it limits the devices you can sync. These storage services offer more space, lifetime plans, encryption or hosting on your own server.

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8 alternatives to Dropbox

  1. pCloud logo

    pCloud

    pCloud is Swiss and offers lifetime plans that you pay once. Client-side encryption is available as an add-on.

    • Freemium
    • Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
    • Made in Switzerland
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  2. Nextcloud logo

    Nextcloud

    Nextcloud is open source and runs on your own server. It adds calendar, contacts, chat and office apps to file sync.

    • Free
    • Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
    • Made in Germany
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  3. ownCloud logo

    ownCloud

    ownCloud is file sync and sharing you can run yourself. It focuses on files more than Nextcloud does.

    • Freemium
    • Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
    • Made in Germany
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  4. MEGA logo

    MEGA

    MEGA encrypts everything by default and has a generous free plan.

    • Freemium
    • Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
    • Made in New Zealand
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  5. Syncthing logo

    Syncthing

    Syncthing syncs files directly between your own devices, with no cloud server in between. It's free and open source.

    • Free
    • Mac, Windows, Linux, Android
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  6. Microsoft OneDrive logo

    Microsoft OneDrive

    OneDrive comes with Windows and Microsoft 365, so you may already pay for it.

    • Freemium
    • Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
    • Made in United States
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  8. Filen logo

    Filen

    Filen is German, encrypts all your files and offers lifetime plans.

    • Freemium
    • Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
    • Made in Germany
    Visit website

Dropbox alternatives compared

Product Pricing Platforms Made in
pCloud Freemium Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android Switzerland
Nextcloud Free Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android Germany
ownCloud Freemium Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android Germany
MEGA Freemium Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension New Zealand
Syncthing Free Mac, Windows, Linux, Android –
Microsoft OneDrive Freemium Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android United States
Google Drive Freemium Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android United States
Filen Freemium Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android Germany

Dropbox alternatives: frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Dropbox?

Popular alternatives to Dropbox are pCloud, Nextcloud and ownCloud. You can compare their pricing, platforms and the country they're made in on this page.

Is there a free alternative to Dropbox?

Yes. Nextcloud and Syncthing are free to use. pCloud, ownCloud and MEGA have a free plan.

Which Dropbox alternatives work on iPhone and Android?

pCloud, Nextcloud, ownCloud and MEGA have apps for both iPhone and Android.

Is there a European alternative to Dropbox?

Yes. pCloud (Switzerland), Nextcloud (Germany), ownCloud (Germany) and Filen (Germany) are made in Europe.

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