What is the most popular open-source alternative to Google Drive?

Nextcloud has the most GitHub stars in this list, with 37k (AGPL-3.0). Other reviewed options include Cloudreve and Pydio Cells.

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Google Drive?

Yes. Nextcloud, Cloudreve, and Pydio Cells can run on your own server. Check each license before commercial use.

Which Google Drive alternatives have a hosted version?

None of the listed alternatives records a hosted option, so plan to run it yourself.

What should you check before switching from Google Drive?

Compare sync clients, sharing controls, storage backends. Confirm the license, who will operate the install, and how you will export your data from Google Drive.

Open-source Google Drive alternatives

A hosted file store with sharing and sync across devices. Use the approved catalog below to weigh license, hosting, and repository activity for storing, syncing, and sharing files.

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In short

The catalog lists 3 reviewed open-source alternatives to Google Drive for storing, syncing, and sharing files: Nextcloud (AGPL-3.0, self-hosted), Cloudreve (GPL-3.0, self-hosted), and Pydio Cells (AGPL-3.0, self-hosted). GitHub metadata last checked October 4, 2026.

About Google Drive

A hosted file store with sharing and sync across devices.

Sync clients
Sharing controls
Storage backends

Why choose each alternative

Nextcloud
File sync and sharing with office and calendar apps on your server.
AGPL-3.0 · Self-hosted · File Storage
Cloudreve
Shared files across local and remote storage providers.
GPL-3.0 · Self-hosted · File Storage
Pydio Cells
File sharing with workspaces, permissions, and sync.
AGPL-3.0 · Self-hosted · File Storage

Nextcloud

Nextcloud server, a safe home for all your data.

Stars: 36,994
Updated: today
License: AGPL-3.0
Hosting: Self-hosted
Category: File Storage

Often instead of Dropbox

Website

Cloudreve

Cloudreve manages shared files across local and remote storage providers.

Stars: 28,793
Updated: 1d ago
License: GPL-3.0
Hosting: Self-hosted
Category: File Storage

Often instead of Dropbox

Website

Pydio Cells

A file-sharing platform with workspaces, permissions, and synchronization.

Stars: 2,253
Updated: 5d ago
License: AGPL-3.0
Hosting: Self-hosted
Category: File Storage

Often instead of Dropbox

Website

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Google Drive alternatives: questions

What is the most popular open-source alternative to Google Drive?: Nextcloud has the most GitHub stars in this list, with 37k (AGPL-3.0). Other reviewed options include Cloudreve and Pydio Cells.
Is there a self-hosted alternative to Google Drive?: Yes. Nextcloud, Cloudreve, and Pydio Cells can run on your own server. Check each license before commercial use.
Which Google Drive alternatives have a hosted version?: None of the listed alternatives records a hosted option, so plan to run it yourself.
What should you check before switching from Google Drive?: Compare sync clients, sharing controls, storage backends. Confirm the license, who will operate the install, and how you will export your data from Google Drive.

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