Best Self-Hosted iCloud Alternatives in 2026
iCloud is Apple's cloud storage service for syncing files, photos, contacts, and device backups across Apple devices. Free tier available; paid plans start at $0.99/mo.
46 Self-Hosted Alternatives to iCloud
Immich
95KHigh-performance self-hosted photo and video management — automatic backup, ML-powered search, and a Google Photos-like experience on your own server.
PhotoPrism
39KAI-Powered Photos App for the Decentralized Web. Tag and find pictures automatically without getting in your way.
Nextcloud
34KThe most popular open source content collaboration platform for tens of millions of users at thousands of organizations across the globe.
Cloudreve
27KDeploy a public or private cloud storage system with multi-cloud support.
Ente
25KEnd-to-end encrypted photo storage audited by three independent firms — Google Photos privacy without Google's data practices.
Seafile
14KSeafile is an open source, self-hosted file sync and share solution with high performance and reliability
Stash
12KReleased under AGPL-3.0, Stash provides web-based library organizer and player for your adult media stash on self-hosted infrastructure.
ownCloud
8.7KReleased under AGPL-3.0, ownCloud provides all-in-one solution for saving on self-hosted infrastructure.
LibrePhotos
8KLibrePhotos is a self-hosted photo galleries replacement for Google Photos and iCloud.
PixelFed
6.9KPixelFed is a PHP-based application that provides decentralized photo sharing platform.
Photoview
6.4KPhotoview is a TypeScript-based application that provides simple and user-friendly photo gallery for personal servers. It is made for photographers and aims.
OpenCloud
5KOpenCloud gives you enterprise-grade file management solution offering intuitive collaboration on your own infrastructure.
Kinto
4.4KKinto gives you minimalist JSON storage service with synchronisation and sharing abilities on your own infrastructure.
myDrive
4.2KMyDrive is a TypeScript-based application that provides cloud file storage server.
Lychee
4.1KSelf-hosted photo galleries tool that provides photo management tool.
Piwigo
3.8KPiwigo is a self-hosted photo galleries replacement for Apple Photos, Google Photos, and more.
Nextcloud Memories
3.7KFast, modern photo management for Nextcloud — a batteries-included add-on that adds Google Photos-like features without creating a new backup surface.
Pinry
3.3KPinry handles tiling image boards for saving media and webpages as a self-hosted solution.
OxiCloud
2.8KFor cloud storage & sync, OxiCloud is a self-hosted solution that provides efficient and secure cloud storage.
Mazanoke
2.5KMazanoke is a self-hosted photo galleries tool that provides local image compression in the browser.
PiGallery 2
2.2KPiGallery 2 lets you run directory-first photo gallery website, with a rich UI, optimised for running on low resource servers entirely on your own server.
Immich Power Tools
2.1KImmich Power Tools gives you power tools for organizing Immich libraries on your own infrastructure.
Immich-Frame
2KImmich-Frame is a self-hosted photo galleries tool that provides awesome way to display photos as a digital photo frame.
ownCloud Infinite Scale
1.9KReleased under Apache-2.0, ownCloud Infinite Scale provides enterprise file sync and share data platform on self-hosted infrastructure.
Damselfly
1.8KDamselfly gives you fast server-based photo management system for large collections of images. Includes face detection on your own infrastructure.
ChronoFrame
1.7KChronoFrame handles personal gallery application as a self-hosted solution.
Immich Public Proxy
1.7KSelf-hosted photo galleries tool that shares Immich assets without exposing the instance to the public.
Immich Kiosk
1.4KImmich Kiosk is a Go-based application that provides lightweight slideshow for running on kiosk devices and browsers that uses Immich as a data source.
Picsur
1.2KPicsur is a TypeScript-based application that provides simple imaging hosting platform that allows you to host, edit, and share images.
bewCloud
1.1KBewCloud gives you file sharing + sync, notes, and photos on your own infrastructure.
Hoodik
1KHoodik is a self-hosted cloud storage & sync replacement for Box, DocSend, and more.
withoutbg
942Withoutbg is a self-hosted photo galleries replacement for Google Photos and iCloud.
Sync-in
903Sync-in is a self-hosted cloud storage & sync replacement for Box, DocSend, and more.
Chevereto
900Chevereto handles image sharing software. Create your very own personal image hosting website in just minutes as a self-hosted solution.
WeddingShare
841WeddingShare is a self-hosted file sharing & upload replacement for DocSend, Google Photos, and more.
Photofield
573Photofield is a self-hosted photo galleries tool that provides experimental fast photo viewer.
Immich Drop
507Immich Drop handles tiny, zero-login web app for collecting media for Immich as a self-hosted solution.
Anchr
378Anchr is a JavaScript-based application that provides toolbox for tiny tasks on the internet.
Omoide
245Omoide is a self-hosted photo galleries tool that provides photo and video library with AI features.
Imagor Studio
214Imagor Studio is a self-hosted photo galleries replacement for Google Photos and iCloud.
circled.me
209Circled.me handles photo, chat, and sharing community server as a self-hosted solution.
ShotShare
178ShotShare is a self-hosted image hosting & sharing replacement for Google Photos, Imgur, and more.
Phylum
75Phylum is a self-hosted cloud storage & sync replacement for Box, Dropbox, and more.
Shared Moments
72Shared Moments handles website designed for couples to capture and preserve their special moments as a self-hosted solution.
Pixelfin
70Pixelfin gives you create HTML galleries from Jellyfin photo libraries on your own infrastructure.
FileRun
Released under Proprietary, FileRun provides file management and sharing solution on self-hosted infrastructure.
Why Look for iCloud Alternatives?
iCloud is Apple’s cloud storage service for syncing files, photos, contacts, and device backups across Apple devices. Free tier available; paid plans start at $0.99/mo.
Self-hosted alternatives give you full data ownership, predictable costs, and zero vendor lock-in. You run the software on your own infrastructure and control everything.
46 Best Open-Source Alternatives to iCloud
Immich
Self-hosted photos and videos — 94,848 GitHub stars. Licensed under AGPL-3.0.
PhotoPrism
AI-Powered Photos App for the Decentralized Web. — 39,461 GitHub stars. Licensed under AGPL-3.0.
Nextcloud
Nextcloud offers secure, self-hosted content collaboration. — 34,340 GitHub stars. Licensed under AGPL-3.0.
Cloudreve
File management with multi-cloud support — 27,172 GitHub stars. Licensed under GPL-3.0.
Ente
Open source and encrypted 2FA platform — 25,220 GitHub stars. Licensed under AGPL-3.0.
Seafile
Open source file sync, share, and collaboration platform. — 14,456 GitHub stars. Licensed under GPL-2.0/GPL-3.0/AGPL-3.0/Apache-2.0.
Stash
Web app for organizing adult videos and images — 12,051 GitHub stars. Licensed under AGPL-3.0.
ownCloud
Control and share your data anytime, anywhere. — 8,745 GitHub stars. Licensed under AGPL-3.0.
LibrePhotos
Open source photo management service — 7,956 GitHub stars. Licensed under MIT.
PixelFed
Open-source, privacy-focused photo sharing. — 6,923 GitHub stars. Licensed under AGPL-3.0.
Photoview
Photo gallery for self-hosted personal servers — 6,385 GitHub stars. Licensed under GPL-3.0.
OpenCloud
Secure and private app for storing, accessing, and sharing files — 4,957 GitHub stars. Licensed under Apache-2.0.
Kinto
Minimal JSON storage platform — 4,425 GitHub stars. Licensed under Apache-2.0.
myDrive
Open source cloud file storage server — 4,190 GitHub stars. Licensed under GPL-3.0.
Lychee
Easy-to-use photo management system for managing and sharing photos — 4,095 GitHub stars. Licensed under MIT.
Piwigo
Easily manage, organize, and share photos. — 3,752 GitHub stars. Licensed under GPL-2.0.
Nextcloud Memories
Fast, modern, and advanced photo management Nextcloud app — 3,712 GitHub stars. Licensed under AGPL-3.0.
Read full Nextcloud Memories review
Pinry
Tiling image boards for saving media and webpages — 3,346 GitHub stars. Licensed under BSD-2-Clause.
OxiCloud
Efficient and secure cloud storage — 2,746 GitHub stars. Licensed under MIT.
Mazanoke
Local image compression in the browser — 2,497 GitHub stars. Licensed under GPL-3.0.
PiGallery 2
Fast photo gallery optimized for low resource servers — 2,150 GitHub stars. Licensed under MIT.
Immich Power Tools
Power tools for organizing Immich libraries — 2,041 GitHub stars. Licensed under Custom.
Read full Immich Power Tools review
Immich-Frame
Awesome way to display photos as a digital photo frame — 1,928 GitHub stars. Licensed under GPL-3.0.
ownCloud Infinite Scale
Enterprise file sync and share data platform — 1,907 GitHub stars. Licensed under Apache-2.0.
Read full ownCloud Infinite Scale review
Damselfly
Server-based photograph management app — 1,750 GitHub stars. Licensed under GPL-3.0.
ChronoFrame
Smooth photo display and management app — 1,688 GitHub stars. Licensed under MIT.
Immich Public Proxy
Share Immich assets without exposing the instance to the public — 1,637 GitHub stars. Licensed under AGPL-3.0.
Read full Immich Public Proxy review
Immich Kiosk
Web slideshows for Immich — 1,387 GitHub stars. Licensed under GPL-3.0.
Picsur
Easy-to-use, self-hostable image sharing service with built in converting — 1,221 GitHub stars. Licensed under AGPL-3.0.
bewCloud
Simple web cloud storage solution — 1,125 GitHub stars. Licensed under AGPL-3.0.
Hoodik
Lightweight and secure cloud storage solution — 1,017 GitHub stars. Licensed under Custom.
withoutbg
AI-powered image background removal — 925 GitHub stars. Licensed under Custom.
Chevereto
Image hosting and sharing software — 899 GitHub stars. Licensed under AGPL-3.0.
WeddingShare
A gallery for guests to view and drop photos from the big day — 838 GitHub stars. Licensed under GPL-3.0.
Sync-in
File storage, sharing, collaboration, and sync — 730 GitHub stars. Licensed under AGPL-3.0.
Photofield
Experimental fast photo viewer — 572 GitHub stars. Licensed under MIT.
Immich Drop
Tiny, zero-login web app for collecting media for Immich — 504 GitHub stars. Licensed under MIT.
Anchr
Small toolbox for common tasks on the internet — 378 GitHub stars. Licensed under GPL-3.0.
Omoide
Photo and video library with AI features — 245 GitHub stars. Licensed under Custom.
circled.me
Photo, chat, and sharing community server — 209 GitHub stars. Licensed under MIT.
Imagor Studio
Image gallery and live editing web app — 208 GitHub stars. Licensed under AGPL-3.0.
Read full Imagor Studio review
ShotShare
Open source image sharing application — 178 GitHub stars. Licensed under MIT.
Phylum
Offline-first cloud storage with native clients — 75 GitHub stars. Licensed under Open Source.
Shared Moments
A website designed for couples to capture and preserve their special moments — 72 GitHub stars. Licensed under AGPL-3.0.
Read full Shared Moments review
Pixelfin
Create HTML galleries from Jellyfin photo libraries — 70 GitHub stars. Licensed under Custom.
FileRun
File management and sharing solution. Licensed under Proprietary.
Why Self-Host Instead of iCloud?
- Data ownership. Your data stays on your server, not on iCloud’s infrastructure.
- Predictable costs. Pay a fixed VPS cost instead of growing per-user or per-usage fees.
- No vendor lock-in. Export and migrate your data anytime. You control the database.
- GDPR and compliance. Hosting your own tools simplifies data residency and compliance requirements.
How much can you save?
iCloud (50 GB)
$1/mo
Billed monthly
$12/year
Immich (self-hosted)
$10/mo
VPS hosting only. $0 per-user fees.
$320 year 1 (incl. $200 setup)
Your annual savings
$0
At this scale the setup cost offsets savings in year 1. Year 2+: -$108/year.
Immich runs on a $10/mo VPS with unlimited users. Setup by upready.dev starts at $200 (one-time). iCloud pricing as of March 2026.
Why teams switch from iCloud
- → Data ownership. Your data stays on your server -- not on iCloud's infrastructure.
- → Predictable costs. Pay a fixed VPS cost instead of growing per-user or per-usage fees.
- → No vendor lock-in. Export and migrate your data anytime. You control the database.
- → GDPR and compliance. Hosting your own tools simplifies data residency and compliance requirements.
Head-to-Head Comparisons
Both are document management tools. Anchr has 6 unique features, Memos has 5.
Both are document management tools. Anchr has 6 unique features, Logseq has 1.
Both are document management tools. Anchr has 6 unique features, SiYuan has 1.
Immich for a Google Photos replacement with mobile auto-backup, sharing, and fast development. PhotoPrism for a mature, feature-rich photo management and browsing tool. Immich has momentum, PhotoPrism has stability.
These solve different problems: Jellyfin is for video/music streaming (Netflix/Spotify replacement), Immich is for photo management (Google Photos replacement). If you need both, run both -- they complement each other perfectly.
Both are file management tools. LocalSend has 2 unique features, ownCloud Infinite Scale has 2.
Nextcloud wins for most teams with its broader feature set, active community, and built-in collaboration tools. ownCloud is better for organizations that need enterprise-grade file sync with minimal complexity.
Both are file management tools. ownCloud Infinite Scale has 2 unique features, Spacedrive has 2.
Syncthing for decentralized, peer-to-peer file sync without a server. Nextcloud for a full cloud platform with file sharing, calendar, contacts, and collaboration. Syncthing syncs, Nextcloud collaborates.
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