Google Drive alternatives

Google Drive: Cloud storage from Google with Docs, Sheets and Slides built in.

Google Drive is convenient, but a lot of people want their files out of Google for privacy, or want more space for less. These alternatives include encrypted storage, European providers and self-hosted options.

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8 alternatives to Google Drive

  1. pCloud logo

    pCloud

    pCloud is Swiss and sells lifetime storage plans.

    • 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, with office apps included.

    • Free
    • Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
    • Made in Germany
    Visit website
  4. Syncthing logo

    Syncthing

    Syncthing syncs files straight between your devices, with no cloud in between.

    • Free
    • Mac, Windows, Linux, Android
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  5. Proton Drive logo

    Proton Drive

    Proton Drive encrypts every file and is made in Switzerland by the team behind Proton Mail.

    • Freemium
    • Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
    • Made in Switzerland
    Visit website
  7. MEGA logo

    MEGA

    MEGA encrypts files by default and has a large free plan.

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

    Filen

    Filen is a German service that encrypts every file.

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

Google Drive 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
Dropbox Freemium Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android United States
Syncthing Free Mac, Windows, Linux, Android –
Proton Drive Freemium Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android Switzerland
Microsoft OneDrive Freemium Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android United States
MEGA Freemium Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension New Zealand
Filen Freemium Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android Germany

Google Drive alternatives: frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Google Drive?

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

Is there a free alternative to Google Drive?

Yes. Nextcloud and Syncthing are free to use. pCloud, Dropbox and Proton Drive have a free plan.

Which Google Drive alternatives work on iPhone and Android?

pCloud, Nextcloud, Dropbox and Proton Drive have apps for both iPhone and Android.

Is there a European alternative to Google Drive?

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

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