# Peergos: Free Open Source Alternative to Dropbox, Mega, pCloud Encryption

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

Peergos (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Dropbox, Mega, pCloud Encryption, Proton Drive. A peer-to-peer encrypted filesystem for secure file storage, sharing, and collaboration with end-to-end encryption and user-controlled data.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Peergos
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://peergos.org
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/Peergos/Peergos
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 2.6k
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/Peergos/Peergos or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (6)
Replacing these paid tools with Peergos saves up to $150/mo ($1,800/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 Peergos](https://caniforkit.com/vs/dropbox-vs-peergos) |
| [Mega](https://caniforkit.com/mega) | [cloud storage](https://caniforkit.com/category/cloud-storage) | $25/mo | [Compare Mega vs Peergos](https://caniforkit.com/vs/mega-vs-peergos) |
| [pCloud Encryption](https://caniforkit.com/pcloud-encryption) | [cloud storage](https://caniforkit.com/category/cloud-storage) | $25/mo | [Compare pCloud Encryption vs Peergos](https://caniforkit.com/vs/pcloud-encryption-vs-peergos) |
| [Proton Drive](https://caniforkit.com/proton-drive) | [cloud storage](https://caniforkit.com/category/cloud-storage) | $25/mo | [Compare Proton Drive vs Peergos](https://caniforkit.com/vs/proton-drive-vs-peergos) |
| [Resilio Sync](https://caniforkit.com/resilio-sync) | [cloud storage](https://caniforkit.com/category/cloud-storage) | $25/mo | [Compare Resilio Sync vs Peergos](https://caniforkit.com/vs/resilio-sync-vs-peergos) |
| [Tresorit](https://caniforkit.com/tresorit) | [cloud storage](https://caniforkit.com/category/cloud-storage) | $25/mo | [Compare Tresorit vs Peergos](https://caniforkit.com/vs/tresorit-vs-peergos) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Peergos free and open source?
Peergos is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. A peer-to-peer encrypted filesystem for secure file storage, sharing, and collaboration with end-to-end encryption and user-controlled data.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Peergos?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

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