1. DigiLocker
Government of India · New Delhi · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.8/5
Official document wallet for Indian citizens.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Files by Google
- Built in India (New Delhi)
Cloud storage & file sharing · Alternatives
Best Files by Google alternatives in India (2026)
Files by Google is a cloud storage & file sharing product from Google, Mountain View, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 3 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Files by Google are DigiLocker (Free), Syncthing (Free), Xender (Free), Wormhole (Free) and Snapdrop (Free). DigiLocker is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Files by Google alternative
Indian support and GST
Files by Google is built in United States. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Files by Google alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Files by Google's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Files by Google (current) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | DigiLocker | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 2 |  Syncthing | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Xender | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Wormhole | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Snapdrop | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  LocalSend | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  JioCloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 8 |  DigiBoxx | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 9 |  Microsoft OneDrive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Dropbox | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Box | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  iCloud Drive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  pCloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Sync.com | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  MEGA | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Koofr | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Proton Drive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Icedrive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  ownCloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Internxt | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Files by Google alternatives in detail
2. Syncthing
Syncthing Foundation · Global · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.5/5
Peer-to-peer file sync.
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
6. LocalSend
LocalSend · Global · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.4/5
Open-source local file sharing.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Files by Google
- Open source
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Files by Google
- Built in India (Navi Mumbai)
Key features
- Cloud storage and backup
- AI Photoplay
- Easy Share
8. DigiBoxx
DigiBoxx · Bengaluru · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.7/5
Indian cloud storage with 20 GB free.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Files by Google
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
9. Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft · Redmond · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.6/5
Cloud storage in Microsoft 365.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Files by Google alternatives by what you need
Free Files by Google alternatives
Indian alternatives to Files by Google
How to choose a Files by Google alternative
- Use the storage bundled with your suite unless you need special compliance or capacity.
- Check version history length and ransomware recovery.
- Compare per-user cost at your actual capacity needs.
Files by Google alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Files by Google in 2026?+
The closest matches to Files by Google on App Advisor are DigiLocker (Free), Syncthing (Free), Xender (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Files by Google, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Files by Google?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: DigiLocker (Free), Syncthing (Free), Xender (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Files by Google?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including DigiLocker (Free), JioCloud (Free plan), DigiBoxx (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Files by Google vs DigiLocker: which is better?+
DigiLocker is the closest match to Files by Google in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (New Delhi). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Files by Google alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cloud storage & file sharing or a category Files by Google also covers, and Google's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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