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Head-to-head · Self-Hosted Cloud Storage Software

FileRun vs MyWorkDrive

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score FileRun #6 in Self-Hosted Cloud Storage Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit FileRun
MyWorkDrive #7 in Self-Hosted Cloud Storage Software 8.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit MyWorkDrive

FileRun leads on 0 checks, MyWorkDrive on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFileRun · 8.6/10
  • Free trialonly MyWorkDrive
  • Most featuresMyWorkDrive · 2 of 2

FileRun scores higher on our rubric for self-hosted cloud storage software: 8.6 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

FileRun is the better fit for teams wanting affordable self-hosted file sharing. MyWorkDrive is the better fit for businesses using existing network file repositories.

  • FileRun fits best

    Teams wanting affordable self-hosted file sharing

  • MyWorkDrive fits best

    Businesses using existing network file repositories

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Side by side

Feature FileRun 8.6/10 Visit ↗ MyWorkDrive 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.4
Ranking #6 in Self-Hosted Cloud Storage Software #7 in Self-Hosted Cloud Storage Software
Best for Teams wanting affordable self-hosted file sharing Businesses using existing network file repositories
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price €9.90/user/yr $1,200/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Self-hosted Self-hosted, Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Tickets
Compliance SSO/SAML, 2FA GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 17 integrations 11 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features FileRun 0/2 · MyWorkDrive 2/2
File versioning Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Collaborative editing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment options Not checked yet Both
File sync clients Not checked yet Both
Maximum file size Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Share files with password-protected links, expiry and download limits
  • Sync folders to desktop and access files through mobile apps
  • Search inside documents with OCR support
  • Connects SMB/NAS and cloud repositories including SharePoint, OneDrive and S3
  • Offers browser, mapped-drive and iOS/Android access to files
  • Includes identity controls, auditing and data-loss-prevention features
Cons
  • No free plan; business plans start at €9.90 per user per year
  • Storage relies on your own server and infrastructure
  • Version history is limited
  • Requires existing storage and Windows Server infrastructure
  • No free plan; published plans are paid
  • Previous-version restore has Enterprise and SMB configuration requirements
Our verdict

FileRun is a self-hosted file sharing and synchronization application for teams that want to manage files on their own server rather than move them into a vendor cloud. It provides browser, desktop and mobile access, with storage capacity…

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MyWorkDrive is self-hosted file-access software for organizations that want staff to reach existing file shares and cloud repositories remotely. It runs on a Windows Server the organization controls and provides access to customer storage…

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  1. FileRunSelf-Hosted Cloud Storage Software 8.6Paid
  2. MyWorkDriveSelf-Hosted Cloud Storage Software 8.414-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • FileRun — where it wins

    • Share files with password-protected links, expiry and download limits
    • Sync folders to desktop and access files through mobile apps
    • Search inside documents with OCR support

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; business plans start at €9.90 per user per year
    • Storage relies on your own server and infrastructure
    • Version history is limited

  • MyWorkDrive — where it wins

    • Connects SMB/NAS and cloud repositories including SharePoint, OneDrive and S3
    • Offers browser, mapped-drive and iOS/Android access to files
    • Includes identity controls, auditing and data-loss-prevention features

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires existing storage and Windows Server infrastructure
    • No free plan; published plans are paid
    • Previous-version restore has Enterprise and SMB configuration requirements

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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