Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Holdfast

Self-hosted file storage that isn't Nextcloud

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   1MB – Free and easy static website hosting and database▲744

   Unlock the full potential of your website with 1MB

   2019 · 1mb.site · its alternatives →

2. 2
   StayFiles▲68

   Your new private cloud storage solution

   2021 · its alternatives →

3. 3SP
   Stop paying for Dropbox/Google Drive, use your own S3 bucket instead▲252

   Last week SWYX nerd-sniped me into building an Open-source Dropbox. Here is Locker: the ultimate open-source Google Drive/box/Dropbox alternative - Provider agnostic (S3, R2, vercel blob, local) - BYOB (Bring your own bucket) - Virtual file system - QMD Search plugin

   Apr 2026 · locker.dev · its alternatives →

4. 4
   StaticFast▲90

   One-click solution for sharing your websites

   2023 · staticfast.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Clouds▲144

   Simple & handy temporary file uploads

   2024 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   FileFast▲16

   🚀 Large File Transfer & Cloud Storage Services

   2025 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Basefolder ▲128

   Use your home PC as your own personal cloud storage server.

   2016 · basefolder.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Decentrafile▲144

   Free anonymous decentralized cloud storage for everyone

   2021 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Firefiles▲253

   Get your own file-hosting service in minutes.

   2022 · firefiles.vercel.app · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Supabase Storage▲183

    Store and serve any type of digital content

    2021 · supabase.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Fast.io▲135

    A simple enterprise file delivery network that syncs

    2019 · fast.io · its alternatives →

12. 12
    PATR▲129

    Deploy your web application in 60 seconds

    2022 · patr.cloud · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Host your own minimal file sharing site (now with expiring files)▲110

    minimal file sharing site - self hosted. Contribute to nikosch86/file-upload development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Drivebase▲98

    Unified file manager for all your cloud storage with E2EE

    Feb 2026 · drivebase.io · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Tempfile.cloud▲78

    Free temporary file storage up to 1 gigabyte

    2017 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    5 Minute Storage▲75

    Temporary file sharing service

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Parachute Backup▲102

    Seamless backup for iCloud Drive and Apple Photos

    2025 · parachuteapps.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    FileFast.▲11

    🚀 Fast. Insightful. Simple.

    Dec 2025 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Hold the File▲5

    your global and easy to reach file storage service

    2023 · niyo.link · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Clouddock▲59

    Automatically store files to cloud service of your choice

    2013 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    StorageLink▲80

    Drag and drop files to the cloud; create a branded portal

    2024 · thorntech.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Cloud Storage App: Data Backup▲12

    Cloud storage or cloud drive app for photo and videos backup

    2025 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    simplyblock▲12

    Your Own Elastic Block Storage in the Cloud

    2024 · simplyblock.io · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Filebase▲18

    Learn how to use thirdweb and Filebase to deploy NFT collections onto IPFS, ensuring decentralized storage at a fraction of the cost.

    Jun 2026 · filebase.com · its alternatives →

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