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Self-hosted File Transfer & Synchronization software (2026)

[File transfer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_transfer), [sharing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_sharing) and [synchronization software](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_synchronization) software.

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16 open-source apps · all free & self-hostable

bewCloud source

File sharing + sync, notes, and photos (alternative to Nextcloud and ownCloud's RSS reader).

AGPL-3.0Docker

Cloudreve source

File management and sharing system, supports multiple storage providers.

GPL-3.0Docker/Go

Git Annex source

File synchronization between computers, servers, external drives.

GPL-3.0Haskell

Kinto source

Minimalist JSON storage service with synchronisation and sharing abilities.

Apache-2.0Python

Nextcloud source

Access and share your files, calendars, contacts, mail and more from any device, on your terms.

AGPL-3.0PHP/deb

OpenCloud source

File Sharing and Collaboration Platform.

Apache-2.0Docker/Go/Nodejs

ownCloud source

All-in-one solution for saving, synchronizing, viewing, editing and sharing files, calendars, address books and more.

AGPL-3.0PHP/Docker/deb

Peergos source

Secure and private space online where you can store, share and view your photos, videos, music and documents. Also includes a calendar, news feed, task lists, chat and email client.

AGPL-3.0Java

Puter source

Web-based operating system designed to be feature-rich, exceptionally fast, and highly extensible.

AGPL-3.0Nodejs/Docker

Pydio source

Turn any web server into a powerful file management system and an alternative to mainstream cloud storage providers.

AGPL-3.0Go

Samba source

Samba is the standard Windows interoperability suite of programs for Linux and Unix. It provides secure, stable and fast file and print services for all clients using the SMB/CIFS protocol.

GPL-3.0C

Seafile source

File hosting and sharing solution primary for teams and organizations.

GPL-2.0/GPL-3.0/AGPL-3.0/Apache-2.0C

Sync-in source

File storage, syncing, sharing, and collaboration with real-time editing, permission management, and desktop/CLI clients.

AGPL-3.0Nodejs/Docker

Syncthing source

Syncthing is an open source peer-to-peer file synchronisation tool.

MPL-2.0Go/Docker/deb

Unison source

Unison is a file-synchronization tool for OSX, Unix, and Windows.

GPL-3.0deb/OCaml