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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
2Microsoft 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. Microsoft OneDrive logo

    2. 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.