10 Open Source Alternatives to Google Drive

Nextcloud provides a self-hosted solution that brings together file storage, real-time collaboration, chat, video conferencing, and integrated office tools. Designed for scalability from small teams to global enterprises, it emphasizes privacy, compliance, and robust access control while offering customizable deployment options to suit varied organizational needs.

Filestash streamlines file management by unifying access to multiple storage solutions through protocols such as SFTP, S3, FTP, WebDAV, and others. Its flexible deployment options—self-hosted or SaaS—coupled with features like SSO integration, white-label customization, and an extensible plugin architecture make managing files secure and efficient across diverse systems.

Ente securely backs up, organizes, and synchronizes your photos across Android, iOS, Web, Mac, Linux, and Windows platforms. Built with rigorous encryption and redundancy in mind, it automatically uploads your content in the background, uses on-device AI for smart search, and supports encrypted album sharing and collaborative features. Ente also offers family plans so you can safely share storage without compromising individual privacy.

Spacedrive brings together files from various devices and cloud services into a single explorer, offering a seamless file management experience. With support for Linux and Windows, its modern interface and real-time previews are designed for creative workflows and efficient organization. The tool, currently in its Alpha 0.4.2 stage, is developed by a vibrant open source community that continuously improves its capabilities.

Firefiles transforms your storage buckets into fully managed cloud drives. It supports various backends like AWS S3, Firebase, Azure, and more, enabling you to upload, download, and preview files directly in your browser. With features like light and dark themes and a dashboard that manages multiple drives simultaneously, Firefiles offers enhanced security and privacy, making it ideal for both individuals and teams (team collaboration coming soon).

Filebrowser allows you to install a customizable file management system on your server, offering a sleek web interface to access and organize your files. The tool supports an easy login system, user management with permissions, and the ability to execute custom commands, ensuring efficient control and manipulation of your digital assets.

Seafile provides a comprehensive cloud storage solution with robust features including fast file synchronization, cross-platform support, and real-time collaborative editing via its built-in SeaDoc editor. It ensures data integrity and reliability with file histories, library snapshots, and efficient permission management, making file sharing and teamwork more controlled and efficient.

Samba enables integration of Linux/Unix servers and desktops into Active Directory environments, functioning as both a domain controller and a domain member. It is known for its secure, stable, and fast file and print services, extensive documentation, and active community support. The tool adheres to the GNU General Public License and is continuously updated with new releases, patches, and security updates.

Sandstorm enables users to install a wide range of web-based productivity apps from an integrated App Market with just a few clicks. The platform offers single sign-on and a common sharing interface, with each app running within its secure sandbox. This approach not only simplifies self-hosting but also provides automatic, cryptographically signed updates to keep your data safe.

ownCloud offers a comprehensive solution for secure file sharing, advanced data control, and real-time collaboration. The platform features a modern file lifecycle management system, multi-factor authentication, and robust encryption protocols. Its flexible architecture accommodates on-premise as well as cloud deployments, while integrated web office tools enable seamless collaboration across multiple devices.