Office & Productivity · Cloud storage and sync

Free alternatives to Dropbox

Dropbox by Dropbox: File storage, sync and sharing across devices. Pricing: free plan; paid plans. Here are 2 free options that cover the same job.

Alternative	Type	Platforms	Best for
Nextcloud	Open source	Self-hosted, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Your own private cloud for files, calendars and contacts	Get it
Syncthing	Open source	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Syncing folders directly between your devices, no cloud	Get it
DropboxThe paid original	Free plan; paid plans	–	Cloud storage and sync	Visit

The alternatives in detail

Open source

Best for: Your own private cloud for files, calendars and contacts.

Runs on: Self-hosted, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

Open source

Best for: Syncing folders directly between your devices, no cloud.

Runs on: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android

Is there a free alternative to Dropbox?

Yes. Nextcloud is a strong free option for your own private cloud for files, calendars and contacts. Other choices include Syncthing.

Which Dropbox alternative is open source?

Nextcloud, Syncthing are open source.