Self-Hosted File Sync
Replaces: Google Drive, Dropbox
Sync files between your devices with Syncthing or Nextcloud instead of sending them to Google Drive or Dropbox.
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Phase
First Self-Hosting — needs server/hardware, 2-4h
Android
Syncthing (F-Droid) or Nextcloud (Play Store/F-Droid).
iOS
Nextcloud (App Store). Syncthing has no iOS app.
Desktop
Syncthing or Nextcloud desktop client.
Deployment
Self-Hosted
Syncthing (P2P sync, FOSS, no central server) or Nextcloud (full cloud replacement, web UI, more features)
Alternatives: Seafile (enterprise-grade sync)
Prerequisites
Server access + backup strategy before syncing sensitive files.