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Top Cloud Storage & File Sharing like OneDrive

The most popular alternative to OneDrive is Proton Drive, which has a free version. Other great alternatives to OneDrive are Nextcloud and Syncthing.

Most alternatives to OneDrive are in the Cloud Storage & File Sharing category, compared here by price, platform and features.

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  1. Proton Drive

    4.1(1.2K) · App Store

    Proton Drive is the encrypted cloud storage service of Proton, the Swiss company behind Proton Mail. Files and file names are end-to-end encrypted, the apps are open source and files can be shared through password-protected links. It offers desktop sync on Windows and macOS, mobile photo backup and a free plan, with more space in Proton's paid bundles.

    12 Proton Drive alternatives

    Pros

    • Files and file names are end-to-end encrypted
    • Open source apps from a Swiss privacy-focused company
    • Password-protected share links and mobile photo backup

    Cons

    • No desktop app for Linux
    • Fewer third-party app integrations than mainstream clouds
    • The free plan offers limited storage
    Cost / License
    FreemiumOpen source
    Categories
    Cloud Storage & File Sharing
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMaciPhoneAndroid
    Features
    End-to-end encryptionFile syncFile versioningLink sharingPhoto backup
    Visit websiteMore about Proton Drive

  2. Nextcloud

    4.7(10.4K) · App Store

    Nextcloud is an open source platform you install on your own server to sync and share files, keeping data under your control instead of with a third-party cloud. Beyond file storage with desktop and mobile clients, its app store adds calendars, contacts, video calls (Talk), online office editing and many other extensions. Self-hosting is free, and Nextcloud GmbH sells enterprise support.

    12 Nextcloud alternatives

    Pros

    • Keeps files on your own server instead of a third-party cloud
    • App store adds calendars, contacts, Talk calls and office editing
    • Desktop and mobile clients for every major platform

    Cons

    • Installing, securing and updating the server is your responsibility
    • Performance can be sluggish without careful server tuning
    • Quality varies across third-party apps
    Cost / License
    FreemiumOpen source
    Categories
    Cloud Storage & File Sharing
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMacLinuxiPhoneAndroidSelf-hosted
    Features
    File syncFile versioningLink sharingPhoto backupPlugins & extensions
    Visit websiteMore about Nextcloud

  3. Syncthing

    89.3Kstars

    Syncthing continuously synchronizes folders directly between your computers and servers, without storing anything on a third-party cloud. Connections are encrypted and authenticated, devices find each other on the local network or through relays, and per-folder versioning keeps old copies of changed files. It is free, open source and configured through a local web interface.

    8 Syncthing alternatives

    Pros

    • Syncs directly between your devices with no third-party cloud
    • Free and open source, with encrypted connections
    • Per-folder versioning keeps copies of changed files

    Cons

    • Configuration through a web interface is less approachable for non-technical users
    • Devices must be online at the same time to sync
    • No official mobile apps
    Cost / License
    FreeOpen source
    Categories
    Cloud Storage & File Sharing
    Platforms
    WindowsMacLinuxSelf-hosted
    Features
    End-to-end encryptionFile syncFile versioning
    Visit websiteMore about Syncthing

OneDrive vs its alternatives at a glance

Pricing, platforms and the key features of OneDrive, compared with its most popular alternatives.

OneDrive vs its alternatives at a glance
AppPricingPlatformsFile syncFile versioningLink sharingPhoto backupReal-time collaboration
OneDriveFreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android
Proton DriveFreemiumOpen sourceWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android
NextcloudFreemiumOpen sourceWeb, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android, Self-hosted
SyncthingFreeOpen sourceWindows, Mac, Linux, Self-hosted

OneDrive alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to OneDrive?

The most popular alternative to OneDrive is Proton Drive: End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from the makers of Proton Mail. Other great alternatives are Nextcloud and Syncthing.

Is there a free alternative to OneDrive?

Yes, 3 alternatives are free or have a free plan, including Proton Drive, Nextcloud, and Syncthing.

Is there an open source alternative to OneDrive?

Yes, 3 open source alternatives are listed, including Proton Drive, Nextcloud, and Syncthing.

Is OneDrive free?

OneDrive has a free plan, with paid plans that unlock more features.

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