S3Drive alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave S3Drive: the client is closed source, and drive mount, full sync modes and background backup need a paid licence. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces S3Drive, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Cryptomator currently ranks first.
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Best S3Drive alternative for most people
CryptomatorOpen-source client-side encryption for any cloud drive folder, with free desktop apps.
Best S3Drive alternative for a free option
rcloneFree open-source command-line tool behind S3Drive's encryption, with mount and sync for 70+ back-ends.
Best S3Drive alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
FilenZero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage where the provider supplies the storage for you.
Best S3Drive alternative for open source
CyberduckFree open-source S3, SFTP and WebDAV browser for desktop, with optional Cryptomator vaults.
Best S3Drive alternative for self-hosting
rcloneFree open-source command-line tool behind S3Drive's encryption, with mount and sync for 70+ back-ends.
Best S3Drive alternative for Mac
InternxtEncrypted all-in-one cloud drive with its own storage plans and open-source clients.
Best S3Drive alternative for Windows
Proton DriveEnd-to-end encrypted drive from Proton, simpler if you don't want to manage buckets.
Best S3Drive alternative for Linux
CryptomatorOpen-source client-side encryption for any cloud drive folder, with free desktop apps.
Best S3Drive alternative for iPhone and Android
CryptomatorOpen-source client-side encryption for any cloud drive folder, with free desktop apps.
Best S3Drive alternative for working in the browser
FilenZero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage where the provider supplies the storage for you.
S3Drive alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to S3Drive?
Cryptomator ranks first right now. Open-source client-side encryption for any cloud drive folder, with free desktop apps. rclone and Filen follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to S3Drive?
Yes. Cryptomator (open source), rclone (open source), Filen (free plan + paid) and Internxt (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to S3Drive?
Yes: Cryptomator, rclone and Cyberduck. rclone can also be self-hosted.
Which S3Drive alternatives work on Linux?
Cryptomator, rclone, Filen and Internxt run on Linux.
Why do people switch from S3Drive?
The complaints we hear most: the client is closed source; drive mount, full sync modes and background backup need a paid licence; you have to set up and pay for storage separately unless you buy theirs.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces S3Drive, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.