Storage & sync

Alternatives to Dropbox

Compare these candidates if you want self-hosting, data control or less dependence on Dropbox's hosted service. Actual costs depend on deployment and required features.

Peer-to-peer sync, cloud drives and temporary transfers differ; supply your own storage and backups.

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Project	Stars	7-day gain	Language	License	Maintenance
syncthing	89,988	+253	Go	MPL-2.0	✅ Recently maintained
server	37,387	+97	PHP	AGPL-3.0	✅ Recently maintained

syncthing

syncthing/syncthing

Continuous, encrypted peer-to-peer file synchronization tool running across computers and mobile devices without cloud servers.

✅ Recently maintained

Compare device-to-device file synchronization; synchronized copies are not independent backups.

Repository verified 2026-11-02 · Official repository & installation

server

nextcloud/server

☁️ Nextcloud server, a safe home for all your data

✅ Recently maintained

Compare centralized file collaboration and personal-cloud needs with a storage and backup plan.

Repository verified 2026-11-02 · Official repository & installation

Before migrating

Check exports/imports, required features, permissions, backups, security updates and total operating cost. Candidates are not guaranteed feature-equivalent; enterprise extensions and model services may have separate terms and costs.