Dropbox Alternative

Is there a HIPAA-compliant Dropbox alternative?

Yes. FileCloud is a HIPAA-compliant Dropbox alternative. It supports FIPS 140-2 validated encryption, secure audit logs, role-based access, and comprehensive compliance tools, including a dedicated Compliance Center for HIPAA, GDPR, ITAR, and more. This makes it suitable for healthcare organizations handling sensitive data.

Can I get an on-premise Dropbox alternative?

FileCloud Server is a robust on-premise Dropbox alternative, enabling you to deploy and manage your file sharing solution within your own IT infrastructure. It gives businesses full control over data location, access, and security—ideal for those with strict compliance or sovereignty needs.

What is the best Dropbox alternative for file sharing?

FileCloud is one of the best Dropbox alternatives for file sharing, especially for enterprises and businesses requiring advanced security, large file support, and compliance. Unlike Dropbox, FileCloud allows unlimited file uploads, powerful version control, and secure access from any device—without VPN.

		Clear All FileCloud Enterprise Online	Egnyte (Business)	Dropbox (Advanced)	Box (Business)	Progress ShareFile (Premium)	Microsoft 365 E3 (SharePoint Online, OneDrive)	Google Drive/ Workspace (Business Standard)	Amazon WorkDocs
Overview ⌃
	On-Premises/Cloud/Hybrid	Cloud	Cloud	Cloud	Cloud	Cloud	Cloud	Cloud	Cloud
Pricing ⌃
	Pricing (1,000 Users/Year)	$150,000	$264,000	$288,000	$180,000	$300,000	$405,000	$144,000	$60,000
	Storage	1TB + 100GB per User	10 TB	15TB + 5TB/User (up to 1000TB)	Unlimited	3TB (1TB per license aggregated)	SharePoint Server: 1 TB + 10 GB/User \| OneDrive: 1 TB/User	Limited	1TB/User
	Unlimited Licensed External Users				Business Plus
Single-tenant vs multi-tenant.	Region-Specified, Dedicated Single-Tenant Hosting – Fully Isolated Data-Layer Protection				Business Plus add-on		Multi-Geo Add-on
	Support for Network Shares with NTFS Integration for VPN-less secure access	N/A
	FIPS 140-2 Validated Storage Encryption	GovCloud	Ultimate
	Support compliance requirements for ITAR, CJIS, EAR, DoD Cloud Computing SRGs, IRS-1075 and more	GovCloud	Ultimate		Business Plus add-on
	Optimized Multi-Site Architecture (high-performance, scalable and redundant data access in distributed data center environments)	N/A	0				Multi-Geo Add-on	Enterprise
Secure File Sharing & Remote Access ⌃
Easily access files by logging in through the web browser or using the mobile app.	Access Files from Web Browser & Mobile Devices (iOS, Android)
Sync your files using a desktop client, available across Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.	Desktop Sync on Windows, Mac, Linux
Set up a virtual drive to gain access to files without taking up space on your hard drive.	Map Virtual Drive on a PC/Mac for Remote Files
Restrict shares to view-only, limit uploads or downloads, enable further sharing, disable deletion, and manage shares even after sending.	Hyper-Secure File Sharing (view, download, upload, share, sync, delete & manage)
Gain greater control over shares by setting as public (with or without password protection) or private (must have a FileCloud account). You can also set expiration dates on share links.	Public, Private, Time-Limited Shares
Control access to data by applying granular permissions to folders, sub-folders, and files based on user, group, or global policies.	Granular & Sub-Folder Sharing Permissions
Control which files and folders sync with Selective Sync to improve performance and efficiency and view share analytics.	Selective Folders Sync & Share Analytics
Upload large files without worrying about size limits or types. Specialized files across industries are supported.	Upload/Share Large Files, No Size Limit		100 GB	100 GB	5GB	100 GB	250 GB	750 GB
Pause and resume large uploads.	Resumable Uploads
Preview file types within FileCloud without needing to download the file.	Built-in File Preview (Office, DICOM, AutoCad, Email, etc.)
Preview CAD files without opening a new window or program via Autodesk integration.	CAD File Viewer	Advanced/GovCloud
Accessibility is supported through VPAT compliance via shortcut key commands, high-contrast visual modes, and themes.	Keyboard Accessibility (VPAT)
Directly connect to gateway storage modes (network shares, cloud connectors) for real-time syncing and better collaboration with remote teams, clients, and partners.	Real-time Sync of Network Shares
Create, preview, edit, and share Zip files/folders. Apply password-protection to achieve Zero Trust while sharing data.	Zero Trust File Sharing®								N/A
Share files using QR codes for esier mobile access.	QR Code File Sharing
Users can download Office files stored in FileCloud as PDFs.	One-click PDF Downloads
Secure Content Collaboration & Productivity ⌃
Create a shared "workspace" for files and folders, so teams with access can freely collaborate according to set permissions.	Team Folders – Workspace for Projects or Teams
Support streamlined collaboration with detailed share links and file-related actions.	File Sharing, Requests, Commenting, Tagging & Notifications
Open and edit files saved in FileCloud with Microsoft Office and Google Docs for real-time collaboration and co-authoring.	Co-Author Microsoft Office & Google Docs						Native \|
Ensure only one person can make changes to a file; Admins can manage locked files directly so no files are permanently checked out/locked.	File Locking and Lock Management (via MS Office/FileCloud for Office)
Protect your files against data loss. FileCloud stores an unlimited number of file versions without using up your storage space.	Unlimited File Versioning				Enterprise Plus
Security, Data Protection & Residency ⌃
Fine-tuned admin capabilities ensure you maintain control over your users, groups, accounts, and data.	Enterprise Console, RBAC, Group/User Policy Management & Account Transfer				Business Plus
View list of connected devices, and leverage that view to remotely wipe data or block users in case of suspicious activity or device loss.	Device Management (Remote Wipe, Block, Inventory)		Enterprise Lite
Track user and file activity and create/export reports to comply with regulations, strengthen security, and gain business insights.	Audit Trail & Reporting – User/File Activities					Virtual Data Room plan
Apply advanced encryption methodologies to protect data in storage (at rest) and when sharing (in transit).	Encryption (Data at Rest/in Transit)
Prevent data loss and protect business operations by automatically backing up and restoring files across devices.	Endpoint Backup		Add-on
Streamline multiple user credentials into one for easier access across systems.	Single Sign-On/SAML Support	Advanced	Add-on
Host your data in the region of your choice for better uptime/preformance and to comply with regulatory requirements. Data Residency	Keep Your Data in a Region Where You Want It		Enterprise Lite		Business Plus add-on
A heuristic file content scanning engine blocks ransomware to prevent data loss and protect business operation.	Ransomware Protection		Enterprise Lite
Automatic virus and malware scanning secures uploaded files and helps protect business finances, operations, and reputation.	Anti-Virus/Malware Protection	Advanced					Microsoft Defender
Bring and manage your own encryption key to ensure you are the only one you can decrypt and read your data.	Bring Your Own Encryption Key	Advanced	Ultimate		Business Plus add-on		- Microsoft Purview
Use multiple layers of authentication (user/password combination + email/OTP/SMS) to secure login access and protect data.	Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) with Policy control		Add-on
Use multiple layers of authentication (user/password combination + email/TOTP/SMS) to secure login access and protect data.	2FA for External Users	Advanced	Add-on
Consolidate and monitor alerts and audits across different platforms/apps/services in a centralized dashboard to ease security management.	Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Integration	Advanced						Enterprise
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) enables pattern searching through all files and folders to identify and secure PII for better data governance.	Personal Identifiable Information (PII) Pattern Search	Advanced	Ultimate		Enterprise add-on		- Microsoft Purview	Enterprise
Data Leak Prevention ⌃
Control and secure your data with rule-based alerts, notifications, and actions triggered by file or user activity.	Rule-based Management of Users, IP Address, Metadata, Sharing, File Information & More		Ultimate		Enterprise		- Microsoft Purview
Incident reports/alerts provide advance warning of unauthorized access/activity, compliance documentation, and system information.	Alert and Security Incident Reporting		Ultimate				- Microsoft Purview
Streamline, automate, and classify uploaded content with metadata tags to strengthen data security.	Smart Classification (in conjunction with DLP)	Advanced	Ultimate		Enterprise		- Microsoft Purview
Data Compliance ⌃
Enable the FIPS 140-2 encryption standard published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for government-level security.	FIPS 140-2 Compliant Encryption Module	Advanced	Ultimate
Centralized dashboards connect security, admin, and content governance tools with regulatory requirements	Integrated Compliance Dashboards & Reports (ITAR, HIPAA, GDPR)	Advanced	Enterprise Lite		Enterprise		Compliance Center Add-on
Published resources provide guidance on configuring the environment to comply with CMMC, NIST 800-171, FINRA, CJIS,GxP+ requirements.	Compliance Support for CMMC, NIST 800-171 , GxP+	Advanced	Add-on		Enterprise Plus add-on
Data Classification ⌃
Apply default metadata labels or build custom ones to suit your unique industry needs and automate content classification.	Pre-built & Custom Content Classification labeling for Industry Verticals	Advanced	Enterprise Lite		Business Plus		- Microsoft Purview
Classify sensitive/PII data with metadata, which can then be leveraged for Smart DLP, retention, or other governance needs.	Sensitive and PII Content Classification	Advanced	Enterprise Lite		Business Plus add-on		- Microsoft Purview
Automate scanning of content across different file types to label data and apply appropriate management policies.	OCR Scanning, Indexing, Labeling/Classification via Built-in & Custom Patterns	Advanced	Ultimate		Business Plus add-on	Virtual Data Room plan	- Microsoft Purview	Enterprise
Create classification rules using a Regular Expressions (Regex) or a visual, no-code builder. Test rule performance with built-in simulator.	Regex & Visual Builder with playground for Classification Rules	Advanced			Enterprise add-on		- Microsoft Purview
Integrate OpenAI to support classification rule building based on natural language.	AI-powered Classification	Advanced	Ultimate		Enterprise add-on		- Microsoft Purview & Microsoft Security Copilot
Digital Rights Management ⌃
Protect confidential files from unsolicited viewing with restricted viewing mode/container.	Secure Document Viewer/Container	Advanced	Ultimate		Enterprise add-on		- Microsoft Purview & Azure Rights Management	Enterprise
Utilize the Screenshot and Print Protection feature to prevent recipients from taking screenshots or printing sensitive data	Screenshot/Print Protection	Advanced	Ultimate		Enterprise add-on		- Microsoft Purview & Azure Rights Management	Enterprise
Send files in-browser view-only without native client download	Protected Web-Based View-Only Access (Secure Web Viewer)	Advanced	Ultimate		Enterprise add-on		- Microsoft Purview & Azure Rights Management
Enforce data governance policies even after distribution; revoke file access or change permissions anytime.	Restrict & Revoke Access to Files After Distribution	Advanced	Ultimate				- Microsoft Purview & Azure Rights Management
Data Governance & Content Lifecycle Management ⌃
Manage metadata sets to meet industry terminology, set metadata extraction policies, and automate metadata tagging.	Metadata Management – Default/Custom Metadata sets, Extraction & Tagging				Business Plus add-on
Admins maintain control over default, custom, and built-in metadata sets.	Controlled Access to Metadata				Business Plus add-on
Search using simple keywords and complex Regular Expression (Regex), by file name or file content, inside files.	Content Search (Full-Text)	Advanced	Ultimate
Search for text in images and PDF files using Optical Character Recognition (OCR).	Content Search (OCR)	Advanced				Virtual Data Room plan	- Microsoft Purview	Enterprise
Automate classification of uploaded content with metadata tags to streamline content management, strengthen governance, and improve productivity.	Smart Content Classification	Advanced	Ultimate		Enterprise add-on		- Microsoft Purview
Set retention policies that automatically retain or archive files once certain critera are met to ease the burden of content management.	File Retention & Archival Policies	Advanced	Enterprise Lite	Data Governance add-on	Business Plus add-on	Archival only	- Microsoft Purview
Automate the retention, archival, and/or deletion of content to comply with industry/government record-keeping requirements.	Content Lifecycle Management – Admin, Legal Hold, Retention, & Archival	Advanced	Enterprise Lite	Data Governance add-on	Business Plus add-on	Archival only	- Microsoft Purview
Content Workflows ⌃
Build custom workflows to manage content without relying on IT help or coding expertise.	No-Code Workflow Builder				Business add-on		- Power Automate
Manage all workflows from one centralized dashboard, share effective workflows with teams, and optimize business processes.	Workflow Manager (Update/Edit/Share Workflows)				Business add-on		- Power Automate
Built-in user actions and notifications help guide content through a workflow, increasing efficiency and reducing context switching.	User Actions and Notifications				Business add-on
Approval workflows are designed to facilitate the approval process and can be automated to improve efficiency.	Approval Workflows & Workflow Automation	Limited			Business add-on		- Power Automate
Customization & Branding ⌃
Change the language of the platform to reflect the local language used by your teams to improve accessibility/ease-of-use.	Local Language Support – German, Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic & Chinese
Use a mail server connected with your domain/URL to extend your digital brand and build rapport with clients, customers, and partners.	Custom Mail Server
Run your content collaboration platform under your business domain/URL to increase brand recognition.	Custom Domain	Advanced
Reinforce your brand by applying your custom logo, colors, and background images to dashboards and login portals.	Custom Web Branding – Use Your Own Logo, Color & Background Images			Enterprise
Customize communications (Terms of Service/Policies) to reinforce connections with global clients and employees	Custom Communication, ToS, & Policies				Business Plus add-on
Distribute FileCloud desktop client software to endpoint devices and ease configuration burdens.	Desktop Clients – MSI Installer and Mass Deployment Support
Switch from the Gregorian (English) calendar format to Hijri format to update date and calendar display.	Local Calendar Support (Gregorian/Hijri)
Key Integrations – MS Office, Salesforce and 3rd Party Integrations ⌃
Automatically upload large file attachments to FileCloud and share links through Outlook.	Microsoft Outlook Add-on						Native
Open, edit, and save files stored in FileCloud using Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google apps (Docs, Sheets, Slides).	Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace Integration						Native \|
Open, edit, and save files stored in FileCloud using OnlyOffice or Collabora via Open Document Format (odt, odp, ods, odg) or Office Open XML formats (docx, pptx, xlsx).	OnlyOffice/Collabora Integration
Integrate WebDAV protocols, so users can create, change, and move documents on the server.	WebDAV Integration
Leverage FileCloud's developer-friendly APIs to integrate with third-party or custom applications.	Developer APIs
Enable in-platform delivery and receipt of SMS text messages (mainly for authentication/access authorization requests).	SMS Gateway Integration
LIntegrate with Microsoft Active Directory (AD) or LDAP to synchronize user accounts and groups across platforms.	Active Directory & LDAP Support	Advanced						Enterprise
Use your favorite tools and apps with integration support.	Third Party Apps Integration
Integrate your McAfee CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker) services to cover policy enforcement and application across connected devices.	CASB Support – McAfee	Advanced
Integrate your Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools to monitor alerts and audit events in one place to ease security management.	Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Integration	Advanced						Enterprise
Use FileCloud to securely store and share content (sensitive files: quotes, competitor information, and sales collateral) derived from Salesforce.	Salesforce Integration (On-prem/Hybrid Storage Available within Salesforce)	Advanced	Add-on		Business Plus
Create a smooth bridge between file storage and secure sharing in Microsoft Teams via FileCloud share links.	Microsoft Teams Integration	Advanced					Add-on
Hybrid Cloud, Site Replication & Data Redundancy ⌃
Connect your private and public clouds to create a hybrid solution and improve redundancy, access, and collaboration.	Server Sync – Sync/Backup Local File Server to Cloud	Advanced					- OneDrive Sync client
Create a main FileCloud site that is replicated across secondary sites to support disaster recovery, latency reduction, and ease of access.	ServerLink – Multi-Site Replication (Branch Office, Cloud to Local)

FileCloud, a Leading Alternative to Dropbox