# Hoodik: Free Open Source Alternative to Dropbox, Mega, Proton Drive

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/hoodik
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Hoodik (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Dropbox, Mega, Proton Drive, Tresorit. Lightweight, self-hosted cloud storage built with Rust and Vue.js. Features end-to-end encryption, file sharing, search capabilities, and Docker deployment.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Hoodik
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://hoodik.io/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/hudikhq/hoodik
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 1.5k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/hudikhq/hoodik or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Dropbox.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (4)
Replacing these paid tools with Hoodik saves up to $100/mo ($1,200/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Dropbox](https://caniforkit.com/dropbox) | [cloud storage](https://caniforkit.com/category/cloud-storage) | $25/mo | [Compare Dropbox vs Hoodik](https://caniforkit.com/vs/dropbox-vs-hoodik) |
| [Mega](https://caniforkit.com/mega) | [cloud storage](https://caniforkit.com/category/cloud-storage) | $25/mo | [Compare Mega vs Hoodik](https://caniforkit.com/vs/mega-vs-hoodik) |
| [Proton Drive](https://caniforkit.com/proton-drive) | [cloud storage](https://caniforkit.com/category/cloud-storage) | $25/mo | [Compare Proton Drive vs Hoodik](https://caniforkit.com/vs/proton-drive-vs-hoodik) |
| [Tresorit](https://caniforkit.com/tresorit) | [cloud storage](https://caniforkit.com/category/cloud-storage) | $25/mo | [Compare Tresorit vs Hoodik](https://caniforkit.com/vs/tresorit-vs-hoodik) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Hoodik free and open source?
Hoodik is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Lightweight, self-hosted cloud storage built with Rust and Vue.js. Features end-to-end encryption, file sharing, search capabilities, and Docker deployment.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Hoodik?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Dropbox.

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