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Egnyte alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Egnyte: no free plan, and complex for small teams. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Egnyte, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Box currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Box logoBoxFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +23 of 366.5
2ShareFile logoShareFilePaidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +23 of 362.6
3FileCloud logoFileCloudPaidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +33 of 359.6
4Tresorit logoTresoritPaidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 457.2
5Microsoft OneDrive logoMicrosoft OneDriveFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 455.3
  1. Box logo

    1. BoxTop pick

    Best for: Companies that need governed file sharing, compliance and workflows

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Egnyte

    Similar enterprise controls with a larger integration ecosystem.

    Pros

    • Strong admin, retention and compliance controls
    • Deep integrations with business apps
    • Built-in e-signature and workflow automation

    Cons

    • Tiny per-file upload limit on the free plan
    • Business plans need several seats
    • Overkill for personal use
    Visit Box Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Box a good Egnyte alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan upload limit
    250 MB per file
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.box.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Personal Pro upload limit
    5 GB per file
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.box.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business Plus upload limit
    15 GB per file
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.box.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. ShareFile logo

    2. ShareFile

    Best for: Accounting, legal and finance firms exchanging documents with clients

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Egnyte

    Client portals and file requests for professional services.

    Pros

    • Client portals and document request workflows
    • E-signature and data rooms available
    • Audit trails suited to regulated professions

    Cons

    • Minimum of three users
    • No free plan
    • Weaker for internal team collaboration
    Visit ShareFile Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ShareFile a good Egnyte alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Starting price
    From $16.50 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sharefile.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Minimum users
    3 on most plans
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sharefile.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Virtual Data Room plan
    $69.30 per user/month, minimum 5 users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sharefile.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. FileCloud logo

    3. FileCloud

    Best for: Regulated organisations that need self-hosted or private-cloud file sharing

    PaidSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Egnyte

    Self-hosted or managed option for organisations that need on-premises control.

    Pros

    • Self-hosted, private cloud or SaaS deployment
    • Strong compliance and data leak controls
    • Remote access to existing file servers

    Cons

    • Seat minimums on hosted plans
    • Admin-heavy for small teams
    • Interface feels dated next to Dropbox
    Visit FileCloud Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is FileCloud a good Egnyte alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Deployment
    SaaS, on-premises or own cloud
    Checked Oct 25, 2026filecloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    No payment details required
    Checked Oct 25, 2026filecloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026filecloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Tresorit logo

    4. Tresorit

    Best for: Regulated businesses that must share confidential files securely

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Egnyte

    End-to-end encrypted sharing for confidential data.

    Pros

    • Zero-knowledge encryption with business admin controls
    • Swiss privacy law and data residency options
    • Encrypted attachments plugin for Gmail and Outlook

    Cons

    • No free plan
    • Pricier than most encrypted rivals
    • Entry personal plan has small storage and file-size limits
    Visit Tresorit Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Tresorit a good Egnyte alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Encryption
    Zero-knowledge end-to-end
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tresorit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Jurisdiction
    Swiss privacy laws
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tresorit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Personal Lite
    50 GB, 2 GB max file size
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tresorit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Largest personal plan
    4 TB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tresorit.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Microsoft OneDrive logo

    5. Microsoft OneDrive

    Best for: Windows users and anyone already paying for Microsoft 365

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Egnyte

    Already included with Microsoft 365 business plans.

    Pros

    • Built into Windows with on-demand files
    • 1 TB comes with Microsoft 365 Personal
    • Real-time co-authoring in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

    Cons

    • Only 5 GB free
    • No Linux client
    • Mac and mobile apps lag behind the Windows experience
    Visit Microsoft OneDrive Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Microsoft OneDrive a good Egnyte alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free storage
    5 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Microsoft 365 Basic
    100 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Microsoft 365 Personal
    1 TB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Max file size
    250 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Egnyte alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Box logo

Best Egnyte alternative for most people

Box

Similar enterprise controls with a larger integration ecosystem.

Microsoft OneDrive logo

Best Egnyte alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Microsoft OneDrive

Already included with Microsoft 365 business plans.

FileCloud logo

Best Egnyte alternative for self-hosting

FileCloud

Self-hosted or managed option for organisations that need on-premises control.

ShareFile logo

Best Egnyte alternative for Mac

ShareFile

Client portals and file requests for professional services.

Tresorit logo

Best Egnyte alternative for Windows

Tresorit

End-to-end encrypted sharing for confidential data.

Tresorit logo

Best Egnyte alternative for Linux

Tresorit

End-to-end encrypted sharing for confidential data.

Box logo

Best Egnyte alternative for iPhone and Android

Box

Similar enterprise controls with a larger integration ecosystem.

Box logo

Best Egnyte alternative for working in the browser

Box

Similar enterprise controls with a larger integration ecosystem.

Egnyte alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Egnyte?

Box ranks first right now. Similar enterprise controls with a larger integration ecosystem. ShareFile and FileCloud follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Egnyte?

Yes. Box (free plan + paid) and Microsoft OneDrive (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Egnyte?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Egnyte alternatives work on Linux?

Tresorit runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Egnyte?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan; complex for small teams; higher tiers get expensive.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Egnyte, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.