Nextcloud replaces 9 paid apps
One open-source tool, 9 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
licenseAGPL-3.0
runsyour server
setupnot verified by us yet — check the repo README
facts verified 2026-08-29
Your own Dropbox plus calendar, contacts, office docs and a huge app store. The default answer to "can I self-host my files?"
the verdict →all Tresorit alternatives →
Your own Dropbox plus calendar, contacts, office docs and a huge app store. The default answer to "can I self-host my files?"
the verdict →all Dropbox Plus alternatives →
Your own Dropbox plus calendar, contacts, office docs and a huge app store. The default answer to "can I self-host my files?"
the verdict →all MEGA Pro I alternatives →
Your own Dropbox plus calendar, contacts, office docs and a huge app store. The default answer to "can I self-host my files?"
the verdict →all Backblaze Personal Backup alternatives →
Your own Dropbox plus calendar, contacts, office docs and a huge app store. The default answer to "can I self-host my files?"
the verdict →all Proton Drive Plus alternatives →
Your own cloud, complete with the privilege of maintaining your own cloud.
the catchIt can sync the folder, but it is not Obsidian-aware, does not provide the same conflict handling and version recovery by default, and makes you operate the cloud service.
the verdict →all Obsidian Sync alternatives →
Your own Dropbox plus calendar, contacts, office docs and a huge app store. The default answer to "can I self-host my files?"
the verdict →all Sync.com alternatives →
Your own Dropbox plus calendar, contacts, office docs and a huge app store. The default answer to "can I self-host my files?"
the verdict →all Google Drive alternatives →
Unlimited Zotero WebDAV if you already wanted a server to babysit.
the verdict →all Zotero Storage alternatives →last updated 2026-08-29 · up to $756/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list