iCloud Drive alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave iCloud Drive: only 5 GB free, shared with backups and photos, and no Android or Linux app. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces iCloud Drive, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Google Drive currently ranks first.

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The best iCloud Drive alternative for…

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

Best iCloud Drive alternative for most people

Google Drive

Works equally well on Android and iPhone, with more free space.

Best iCloud Drive alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Dropbox

Cross-platform sync for mixed Apple, Windows and Linux setups.

Best iCloud Drive alternative for Mac

Microsoft OneDrive

Better value if you also want the Microsoft Office apps.

Best iCloud Drive alternative for Windows

Proton Drive

End-to-end encrypted by default, with apps for every platform.

Best iCloud Drive alternative for Linux

Dropbox

Cross-platform sync for mixed Apple, Windows and Linux setups.

Best iCloud Drive alternative for iPhone and Android

Sync.com

Encrypted storage with simple sharing links and no Apple lock-in.

Best iCloud Drive alternative for working in the browser

iCloud Photos

Use the Photos side of iCloud when the main goal is keeping your camera roll in sync.

iCloud Drive alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to iCloud Drive?

Google Drive ranks first right now. Works equally well on Android and iPhone, with more free space. Dropbox and Microsoft OneDrive follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to iCloud Drive?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to iCloud Drive?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which iCloud Drive alternatives work on Linux?

Dropbox runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from iCloud Drive?

The complaints we hear most: only 5 GB free, shared with backups and photos; no Android or Linux app; limited sharing and admin controls for teams.

How is this list ranked?

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