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20 self-hosted pCloud alternatives

Cloud storage service for storing, syncing and sharing files across devices. Provides file versioning, public sharing links, automated backups, cross-platform sync clients and an optional client-side encryption add-on (pCloud Encryption).

Alternatives to pCloud

AList is a multi-storage file listing and sharing server with WebDAV access, file previews, protected routes, uploads, and cross-storage file operations.

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50.1k stars7.9k forksAGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained

Self-hostable internet OS that provides a web desktop, cloud storage, and an app platform for files, web apps, and remote-work style workflows.

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43.3k stars4k forksAGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained

Cloudreve is a self-hosted file management and sharing platform with multi-user access, WebDAV, share links, and support for local and S3-compatible storage backends.

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28.6k stars3.9k forksGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained

Self-hosted file sync and share platform with libraries, sharing links, versioning, and optional end-to-end encrypted libraries for private team collaboration.

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15.2k stars1.7k forkslast commit Actively maintained

Self-hosted Dropbox-like web file manager that connects to SFTP, S3, WebDAV, SMB/NFS, Git and more, with sharing links, plugins, and SSO integration.

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14.6k stars1k forksAGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained

Open-source platform for secure file sync, sharing, collaboration, calendars and external storage with WebDAV/CalDAV/CardDAV support.

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8.8k stars2.1k forksAGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained

OpenCloud is an open source platform for file management, secure sharing, sync, and team collaboration with modern authentication and access controls.

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5.9k stars234 forksApache-2.0last commit Actively maintained

Unison is a cross-platform, bidirectional file synchronization tool that keeps two directory replicas in sync over SSH or TCP, with conflict detection and offline support.

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5.5k stars273 forksGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained

Open source Google Drive-like cloud storage with uploads, sharing, media gallery, and optional AES-256 encryption, backed by MongoDB and pluggable storage.

4.2k stars487 forksGPL-3.0last commit Slowing down

Open-source PicoShare lets users upload and share files of any type and size via direct download links, preserving originals and offering easy deployment via Docker or from source.

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3k stars212 forkslast commit Actively maintained

Prebuilt Nextcloud appliance and management tools for Raspberry Pi, Odroid, VMs and LXC; includes Apache, PHP, MariaDB, Redis, web panel and backup utilities.

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2.9k stars320 forkslast commit Actively maintained

Peergos is a peer-to-peer encrypted file storage and private social platform with fine-grained access control, capability links, and a web UI for secure sharing.

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2.5k stars195 forksAGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained

Self-hosted platform to store, share, collaborate on, and synchronize files with WebDAV, desktop clients, and granular permissions.

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1.7k stars132 forksAGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained

Lightweight self-hosted cloud storage with end-to-end encryption, chunked file transfer, private search, and secure share links via a web UI.

1.5k stars66 forkslast commit Actively maintained

bewCloud is a modern, lightweight alternative to Nextcloud/ownCloud for managing files, photos, notes and news in a simple web interface.

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1.2k stars59 forksAGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained

Lightweight self-hosted file manager with per-folder ACLs, WebDAV drive mounts, sharing, resumable uploads, optional encryption at rest, and OIDC SSO.

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1k stars52 forksMITlast commit Actively maintained

QuickShare is a lightweight, self-hosted file sharing web app with browser-based file management, resumable transfers, QR-code sharing, and multi-user controls.

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634 stars40 forksLGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained

Self-hosted personal cloud platform that aggregates data from connected services, stores files, and provides apps for drive, photos, and personal data management.

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What replacing pCloud actually involves

Every option on this page is open source and free to run on your own hardware, so you own the data and there is no subscription to cancel. 18 of 20 shipped a commit in the last six months. Licences in this list: AGPL-3.0, GPL-3.0, Apache-2.0, MIT, LGPL-3.0. In exchange you take on hosting, backups and updates yourself.

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