It lives in a database on your own server, not in Dropbox & Google Drive's cloud. Export it, back it up or move it — nobody can cut off your access to it.
Self-hosted Dropbox & Google Drive alternative on your own server
Nextcloud, Seafile, and Filestash: open-source software that does what Dropbox & Google Drive does, which you deploy and own. Paste a repo or pick a one-click template — Railyard adds the database, HTTPS and backups.
Why teams switch
Why teams move off Dropbox & Google Drive
Add as many teammates as you want. The price is the server, not a line item for every person who logs in.
It's a container running ordinary open-source software. If you ever want to run it somewhere else, the code and the data both go with you.
The alternatives
Deploy Nextcloud, Seafile, and Filestash in one click
Open-source file sync, calendar, and collaboration — your own private Dropbox.
Self-hosted file sync and share — a private Dropbox/Google Drive alternative with versioning and team libraries.
A modern file manager that connects to your existing storage — S3, FTP, WebDAV, and more.
No credit card · No cloud account needed to test · or use email
How it works
From SaaS bill to your own server in three steps
- 1
Pick a template
Choose an open-source app below, or paste any repo with a Dockerfile.
- 2
Deploy it
Railyard builds it, attaches a database, and issues HTTPS automatically.
- 3
Point your team at it
Share the URL. Backups, logs and alerts are already running.
Questions
Questions people ask before switching
Is there a free way to run Nextcloud, Seafile, and Filestash?
The software is free and open source. You pay only for the server it runs on — Railyard's Free plan covers 1 server plus a database server and 3 apps, no card required.
Will it do everything Dropbox & Google Drive does?
Open-source alternatives cover the core workflow well; some advanced or niche Dropbox & Google Drive features may not have an equivalent yet. Try it on a free 7-day server before you commit a team to it.
Can I import my existing data?
Most of these apps support importing from Dropbox & Google Drive or a standard export format such as CSV or JSON, or a migration tool documented upstream. Check each app's own docs for the exact import path.
Who maintains the software if something breaks?
The open-source project maintains the app itself. Railyard keeps the container patched, backed up and running, and you can roll back a bad deploy in one click.
Try it next to Dropbox & Google Drive, before you decide.
The Free plan needs no card.
Free plan, no card, and 14 days of Pro for every new team. One flat price per team.