Best File Management & Sync Tools in 2026

LocalSend

Share files securely across all devices without servers

Stars
78,411
Forks
4,188
Last commit
12 days ago

Free, open-source file sharing tool for nearby devices. Cross-platform support with end-to-end encryption, no registration required, automatic device discovery.

Open Source Alternative to:

Apple AirDrop

Puter

Your personal cloud for files, apps, and games

Stars
40,380
Forks
3,631
Last commit
5 hours ago

Puter is a privacy-focused personal cloud platform that securely stores your files, apps, and games, accessible from anywhere.

Open Source Alternative to:

Google Drive

Spacedrive

Your personal distributed filesystem

Stars
37,802
Forks
1,264
Last commit
6 hours ago

A cross-platform file manager that unifies your devices into a seamless, organized digital workspace.

Open Source Alternative to:

Google Drive

Nextcloud

Secure cloud collaboration platform for organizations

Stars
34,646
Forks
4,829
Last commit
5 hours ago

Nextcloud offers on-premises file sync, sharing and collaboration platform with advanced security and privacy features.

Open Source Alternative to:

Microsoft Teams

Seafile

Self-hosted file sync with AI-powered organization

Stars
14,599
Forks
1,639
Last commit
2 days ago

Open source file sync and sharing platform with custom properties, AI automation, collaborative editing, and enterprise-grade security for teams.

Open Source Alternative to:

Google Drive

PairDrop

Instant file sharing across devices without setup

Stars
10,128
Forks
600
Last commit
1 year ago

Share files instantly between devices using peer-to-peer technology. No registration, installation, or configuration required. Works cross-platform.

Open Source Alternative to:

WeTransfer

OpenCloud

Secure cloud file sharing with complete data sovereignty

Stars
5,220
Forks
178
Last commit
16 hours ago

Enterprise-grade file management solution offering intuitive collaboration, seamless integration, and comprehensive security with full GDPR compliance.

Open Source Alternative to:

Google Drive

Palmr

Fast, secure file sharing with complete privacy control

Stars
2,422
Forks
97
Last commit
2 months ago

Self-hosted file sharing platform with encryption, S3 storage, REST API, and lightning-fast uploads. Deploy in minutes with full data control.

Open Source Alternative to:

WeTransfer

Peergos

Secure, private, and decentralized file storage

Stars
2,393
Forks
187
Last commit
12 hours ago

A peer-to-peer encrypted filesystem for secure file storage, sharing, and collaboration with end-to-end encryption and user-controlled data.

Open Source Alternative to:

Dropbox

Sync-in

Open-source file storage with complete data sovereignty

Stars
1,023
Forks
47
Last commit
19 hours ago

Secure, open-source platform for file storage, sharing, and collaboration. Host your data on your own infrastructure with full control and transparency.

Open Source Alternative to:

Google Drive

Cozy

Your secure French personal cloud for complete data control

Stars
1,263
Forks
142
Last commit
1 day ago

Open-source personal cloud that automatically gathers all your data from third-party services. French-hosted with privacy-first design, no ads, and seamless device sync.

Open Source Alternative to:

1Password

Hoodik

Secure self-hosted cloud storage with end-to-end encryption

Stars
1,109
Forks
46
Last commit
4 days ago

Lightweight, self-hosted cloud storage built with Rust and Vue.js. Features end-to-end encryption, file sharing, search capabilities, and Docker deployment.

Open Source Alternative to:

Dropbox

Twake Drive

Secure open source file storage with end-to-end encryption

Stars
692
Forks
131
Last commit
2 days ago

Open source encrypted data storage solution offering secure file sharing, collaboration tools, and on-premises deployment for professional teams.

Open Source Alternative to:

Google Drive

Firefiles

Your unified cloud storage solution

Stars
368
Forks
56
Last commit
6 months ago

Firefiles is an open-source alternative to Dropbox that lets you manage files across multiple cloud storage providers through a single interface.

Open Source Alternative to:

Google Drive

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LocalSend

Share files securely across all devices without servers

Stars
78,411
Forks
4,188
Last commit
12 days ago

Free, open-source file sharing tool for nearby devices. Cross-platform support with end-to-end encryption, no registration required, automatic device discovery.

Open Source Alternative to:

Apple AirDrop

Puter

Your personal cloud for files, apps, and games

Stars
40,380
Forks
3,631
Last commit
5 hours ago

Puter is a privacy-focused personal cloud platform that securely stores your files, apps, and games, accessible from anywhere.

Open Source Alternative to:

Google Drive

Spacedrive

Your personal distributed filesystem

Stars
37,802
Forks
1,264
Last commit
6 hours ago

A cross-platform file manager that unifies your devices into a seamless, organized digital workspace.

Open Source Alternative to:

Google Drive

Nextcloud

Secure cloud collaboration platform for organizations

Stars
34,646
Forks
4,829
Last commit
5 hours ago

Nextcloud offers on-premises file sync, sharing and collaboration platform with advanced security and privacy features.

Open Source Alternative to:

Microsoft Teams

Seafile

Self-hosted file sync with AI-powered organization

Stars
14,599
Forks
1,639
Last commit
2 days ago

Open source file sync and sharing platform with custom properties, AI automation, collaborative editing, and enterprise-grade security for teams.

Open Source Alternative to:

Google Drive

PairDrop

Instant file sharing across devices without setup

Stars
10,128
Forks
600
Last commit
1 year ago

Share files instantly between devices using peer-to-peer technology. No registration, installation, or configuration required. Works cross-platform.

Open Source Alternative to:

WeTransfer

OpenCloud

Secure cloud file sharing with complete data sovereignty

Stars
5,220
Forks
178
Last commit
16 hours ago

Enterprise-grade file management solution offering intuitive collaboration, seamless integration, and comprehensive security with full GDPR compliance.

Open Source Alternative to:

Google Drive

Palmr

Fast, secure file sharing with complete privacy control

Stars
2,422
Forks
97
Last commit
2 months ago

Self-hosted file sharing platform with encryption, S3 storage, REST API, and lightning-fast uploads. Deploy in minutes with full data control.

Open Source Alternative to:

WeTransfer

Peergos

Secure, private, and decentralized file storage

Stars
2,393
Forks
187
Last commit
12 hours ago

A peer-to-peer encrypted filesystem for secure file storage, sharing, and collaboration with end-to-end encryption and user-controlled data.

Open Source Alternative to:

Dropbox

Sync-in

Open-source file storage with complete data sovereignty

Stars
1,023
Forks
47
Last commit
19 hours ago

Secure, open-source platform for file storage, sharing, and collaboration. Host your data on your own infrastructure with full control and transparency.

Open Source Alternative to:

Google Drive

Cozy

Your secure French personal cloud for complete data control

Stars
1,263
Forks
142
Last commit
1 day ago

Open-source personal cloud that automatically gathers all your data from third-party services. French-hosted with privacy-first design, no ads, and seamless device sync.

Open Source Alternative to:

1Password

Hoodik

Secure self-hosted cloud storage with end-to-end encryption

Stars
1,109
Forks
46
Last commit
4 days ago

Lightweight, self-hosted cloud storage built with Rust and Vue.js. Features end-to-end encryption, file sharing, search capabilities, and Docker deployment.

Open Source Alternative to:

Dropbox

Twake Drive

Secure open source file storage with end-to-end encryption

Stars
692
Forks
131
Last commit
2 days ago

Open source encrypted data storage solution offering secure file sharing, collaboration tools, and on-premises deployment for professional teams.

Open Source Alternative to:

Google Drive

Firefiles

Your unified cloud storage solution

Stars
368
Forks
56
Last commit
6 months ago

Firefiles is an open-source alternative to Dropbox that lets you manage files across multiple cloud storage providers through a single interface.

Open Source Alternative to:

Google Drive

Open Source File Management & Sync Tools

A curated collection of the best open source tools for managing, organizing, and synchronizing files.

LocalSend

Puter

Spacedrive

Nextcloud

Seafile

PairDrop

OpenCloud

Palmr

Peergos

Sync-in

Cozy

Hoodik

Twake Drive

Firefiles

LocalSend

Puter

Spacedrive

Nextcloud

Seafile

PairDrop

OpenCloud

Palmr

Peergos

Sync-in

Cozy

Hoodik

Twake Drive

Firefiles