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LocalSend is an open-source alternative to Apple AirDrop that transfers files and clipboard text securely across local networks without cloud accounts.
Syncthing replaces commercial cloud sync tools like Dropbox with private, decentralized peer-to-peer file synchronization across your own devices.
Spacedrive replaces cloud storage silos by unifying local disks, offline drives, and cloud accounts with local-first indexing and peer-to-peer sync.
Nextcloud is an open-source Dropbox and Google Drive alternative that pairs private cloud file sync with integrated office editing and calendar apps.
Restic is an open-source CLI backup tool offering client-side encryption, content-defined deduplication, and support for any cloud storage backend.
SeaweedFS is an open-source alternative to AWS S3 that handles billions of files with O(1) disk seeks, WebDAV drive mounts, and full S3 API support.
Lint, codegen, breaking-change checks and dependency management in one Git-native CLI. Open source, no registry lock-in.
Ceph provides self-hosted, S3-compatible object storage on private hardware, eliminating cloud vendor lock-in, per-request fees, and egress charges.
Seafile is an open-source file sync and cloud storage system that replaces Dropbox with client-side encryption, virtual drives, and self-hosted control.
Duplicati replaces proprietary cloud backup services like Backblaze with an open-source client that encrypts and deduplicates files before upload.
Kopia replaces Backblaze with fast deduplication, client-side encryption, and BYO cloud storage across Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Open-source deduplicating backup archiver replacing CrashPlan with client-side encrypted, space-efficient snapshots over SSH.
Open-source cross-platform alternative to Apple AirDrop. Share files directly peer-to-peer in any web browser without accounts, apps, or cloud uploads.