OpenCloud replaces 5 paid apps
One open-source tool, 5 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.
licenseApache-2.0
runsyour server
installUse the documented Docker Compose and Traefik stack; a single-binary deployment is also possible
dataThe base deployment stores file data and metadata in its configured POSIX instance directory; an optional decomposed backend stores blobs in S3 and metadata on POSIX storage
setupDocker, a domain and open ports, reverse-proxy and TLS configuration, and operational responsibility for the storage directory
facts verified 2026-08-10
Una nube de archivos autoalojada más ligera con enlaces públicos que expiran y menos piezas móviles de base de datos.
the catchIts integration ecosystem and administration are younger and thinner than Box's, while all server operations become the user's job.
the verdict →all Box Personal Pro alternatives →
Archivos y subidas automáticas de fotos entre escritorio y móvil, siempre que ejecutes la nube tú mismo.
the catchIt provides files and photo upload, but none of Google One's Gmail, Google Photos or device-backup ecosystem integration.
the verdict →all Google One alternatives →
Sincronización de carpetas multiplataforma y carga de fotos sin la integración del ecosistema de Apple ni depender del tiempo activo de otro.
the catchIt lacks Apple's OS-level device backup, Keychain, Photos and seamless Files integration.
the verdict →all iCloud Plus alternatives →
Una biblioteca de documentos propia con sincronización de escritorio y móvil, sin el peso de la suite de oficina de Microsoft.
the catchIt is a document library, not an office suite; browser editing requires a separate WOPI-compatible editor.
the verdict →all Microsoft 365 Personal alternatives →
A file cloud that can sit on S3-compatible storage, with sync clients and your name on every incident.
the verdict →last updated 2026-08-10 · up to $528/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
