Open Source File Management & Sync Tools
A curated collection of the best open source tools for managing, organizing, and synchronizing files..
See also:Cloud File Sync & Share
Share files securely across all devices without servers
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Apache-2.0
Free, open-source file sharing tool for nearby devices. Cross-platform support with end-to-end encryption, no registration required, automatic device discovery.
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A full desktop environment that runs in your browser
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AGPL-3.0
Puter is a cloud-based desktop OS you run in the browser, with built-in apps, file storage, and support for hosting web apps and sites.
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Your personal distributed filesystem
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Apache-2.0
A cross-platform file manager that unifies your devices into a seamless, organized digital workspace.
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Secure cloud collaboration platform for organizations
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37,421Last commit
9 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Nextcloud offers on-premises file sync, sharing and collaboration platform with advanced security and privacy features.
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Self-hosted file sync with AI-powered organization
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Unknown
Open source file sync and sharing platform with custom properties, AI automation, collaborative editing, and enterprise-grade security for teams.
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Instant file sharing across devices without setup
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7 months agoLicense
GPL-3.0
Share files instantly between devices using peer-to-peer technology. No registration, installation, or configuration required. Works cross-platform.
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Self-hosted file sharing built for digital sovereignty
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6,281Last commit
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Apache-2.0
Self-hostable cloud file management and collaboration platform with an integrated office suite, zero-trust security, and GDPR compliance for teams and organizations.
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Open-source file storage with complete data sovereignty
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AGPL-3.0
Secure, open-source platform for file storage, sharing, and collaboration. Host your data on your own infrastructure with full control and transparency.
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Secure, private, and decentralized file storage
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AGPL-3.0
A peer-to-peer encrypted filesystem for secure file storage, sharing, and collaboration with end-to-end encryption and user-controlled data.
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Enterprise file sync, share, and collaboration platform
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Apache-2.0
Self-hostable file platform for enterprises needing data sovereignty, real-time document collaboration, and compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations.
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Secure self-hosted cloud storage with end-to-end encryption
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Unknown
Lightweight, self-hosted cloud storage built with Rust and Vue.js. Features end-to-end encryption, file sharing, search capabilities, and Docker deployment.
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Your secure French personal cloud for complete data control
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1,268Last commit
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AGPL-3.0
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.
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Secure open source file storage with end-to-end encryption
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AGPL-3.0
Open source encrypted data storage solution offering secure file sharing, collaboration tools, and on-premises deployment for professional teams.
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Bring your own cloud storage, managed in one place
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1 year agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Firefiles turns S3 buckets and other cloud backends into a unified file manager with browser-based previews, multi-drive support, and a clean light/dark interface.
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InfluxDB – The purpose-built time series platform for high-velocity ingestion and real-time queries at scale.
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InfluxDB