Nextcloud
Focus: dropbox alternative. Shares file sync and self-hosted with Sync-in. Adds Web, Windows and macOS. Same 4.4 rating.
Web AppFreeWeb, Windows
4.4Visit
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Sync-in
A self-hosted platform for file storage, sharing, sync and team collaboration.
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What is Sync-in?
Sync-in is a free, open-source, self-hosted platform for file storage, sharing and synchronisation with team collaboration features. It gives organisations their own private alternative to hosted cloud drives.
Third-party open-source projects. We are not affiliated with their authors; repositories are provided as-is by their maintainers. Review each project's license, code and security before installing. See our Disclaimer.
Pros
- Full control over your files
- Team collaboration built in
- Free and open source
Cons
- Requires your own server
- Self-managed updates and backups
Who should use Sync-in
Teams that want a private, self-hosted file sync and sharing platform.
Who may not need it
Individuals who prefer a zero-maintenance hosted drive.
Sync-in alternatives
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Google Drive
Focus: cloud storage and dropbox alternative. Shares file sync and file sharing with Sync-in. Freemium (Sync-in: Free). Adds Web, Windows and macOS. Rated 4.6 (Sync-in: 4.4).
Web AppFree planWeb, Windows
4.6Visit
DocuSeal
Focus: e-signature, pdf forms and acrobat sign alternative. Shares open source with Sync-in. Freemium (Sync-in: Free). Adds Web. Rated 4.5 (Sync-in: 4.4).
Web AppFree planWeb
4.5Visit
Documenso
Focus: e-signature, docusign alternative and acrobat sign alternative. Shares open source with Sync-in. Freemium (Sync-in: Free). Adds Web. Same 4.4 rating.
Web AppFree planWeb
4.4Visit
OneDrive
Focus: cloud storage, backup and dropbox alternative. Shares file sync with Sync-in. Freemium (Sync-in: Free). Adds Web, Windows and macOS. Rated 4.3 (Sync-in: 4.4).
Web AppFree planWeb, Windows
4.3Visit
OpenSign
Focus: e-signature, docusign alternative and acrobat sign alternative. Shares open source with Sync-in. Freemium (Sync-in: Free). Adds Web. Rated 4.3 (Sync-in: 4.4).
Web AppFree planWeb
4.3Visit
Free alternatives to Sync-in
Free resources that cover similar ground.
HedgeDoc
Focus: markdown and collaborative editing. Shares self-hosted and open source with Sync-in. Adds Web. Rated 4.5 (Sync-in: 4.4).
Web AppFreeWeb
4.5Visit
DeskRPG
Focus: ai agents, virtual office and 3d. Shares self-hosted and open source with Sync-in. Adds Web. Same 4.4 rating.
Web AppFreeWeb, Cross-Platform
4.4Visit
SkySend
Focus: encryption and privacy. Shares file sharing and self-hosted with Sync-in. Adds Web. Same 4.4 rating.
Web AppFreeWeb
4.4Visit
TaskView
Focus: task management, project management and teams. Shares self-hosted and open source with Sync-in. Adds Web. Rated 4.3 (Sync-in: 4.4).
Web AppFreeWeb, Cross-Platform
4.3Visit
WeKan
Focus: kanban, boards and trello alternative. Shares open source and self-hosted with Sync-in. Adds Web. Rated 4.2 (Sync-in: 4.4).
Web AppFreeWeb, Cross-Platform
4.2Visit
Syncthing
Focus: peer to peer and dropbox alternative. Shares file sync and open source with Sync-in. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds Windows and macOS. Rated 4.6 (Sync-in: 4.4).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.6Visit
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