Free iCloud Alternatives

Pydio is an open-source and self-hosted file-sharing and synchronisation software that you can run on your own server. Pydio fits right into your data management policy, as it provides audit and reporting tools. With Pydio you can empower your organization by letting them control and manage content on the server while at the same time complying with the company security rules.

Syncthing is a free and open-source continuous file synchronisation software that utilise peer-to-peer technology. The software allows users to send files between two or more computers in real time, safely protected from prying eyes. Syncthing is available for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Solaris, and BSD.

SparkleShare is a free and open-source cloud storage and file synchronization software. By default SparkleShare uses Git as a storage backend and creates a special folder on your computer that you can add remotely hosted folders (directories). Projects in this folder will automatically stay synced with the host and its peers. When someone add, remove or edit files within a project, syncronization happens across peers. SparkleShare can be used with hosted services such as GitHub, but can also be hosted on your own server for more control.

With Nextcloud, users can host their own secure cloud solution for file storage, collaboration and communication for enterprise or personal purposes. Nextcloud gives you full control over your own data and where and how you host it. The software can be hosted on-premise or on any VPS or cloud instance provided by third-party web hosts. If you value privacy and security, Nextcloud might be the right choice for you. Nextcloud is both free and open source and developed in an open, transparent and trustworthy manner.

With ownCloud, organizations can collaborate and be more production on their own secure enterprise file sharing (EFSS) platform. The ownCloud platform is self-hosted and allow for secure file sharing within an organization. The platform can be hosted on premise or on a cloud instance, controlled by the organization. The software is written in PHP and Javascript and is fully open source, released under the AGPLv3 license. ownCloud can run on most server hardware and operating systems, and the client for accessing ownCloud is available for Android, iOS, macOS, Linux and Windows.

Librevault allows you to transfer data directly from one device to another, securely. Librevault is a free and open-source peer-to-peer file synchronization software, designed with convenience. privacy and security in mind. The software encrypts all data with AES-256 and uses TLS for all transmissions. Their goal is to make a better alternative to BitTorrent Sync and Syncthing.

Google Drive is a free file sharing and management service provided by Google. The service provides tools for storing, sharing and collaborating online within files and folder structures. Google Drive is available on any mobile or tablet device, and via a web interface for desktop. The service is know for its advanced search and collaboration features and offers and unmatched speed, performance and reliability.

Microsoft OneDrive is a file hosting service and synchronization service provided free of charge by Microsoft. The service allows you to store files and personal data in the cloud. The service integrates with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and allow you and your teammates to work together remotely. Microsoft OneDrive can be accessed via Android, Windows Phone, and iOS mobile devices, Windows and macOS.