Are there any self-hosted versions of image capture sharing services like CloudApp and Droplr?

One of the many benefits of having your own web hosting account is that you do not have to depend on cloud services for all of your web needs. In some cases, it may be more beneficial to host your own. The easiest way to do this is to find a free script that offers the same or similar features as the cloud app you would otherwise use.

OwnCloud login screen

CloudApp and Droplr are cloud services that provide cloud hosting for images and other files. You can also use them to share these files with other users. The following are some possible alternatives:

• OwnCloud – This free and open source project allows you to store images, documents, contacts, calendars, and more. You can share files with others, create users with various privileges, and even stream music. OwnCloud requires only PHP and either MySQL or SQLite, making it ideal for shared hosting users.
• SparkleShare – SparkleShare focuses on collaboration, allowing users easy access to files within their projects. It relies on Git collaboration technology and requires a server that has Git running. This makes it ideal for dedicated server or VPS users who want some type of collaborative development environment. It is also free and open source.
• AcidRain – Another free and open source file storage option, AcidRain provides the server and client software for syncing. It even keeps a history of your syncs and changes to any files. AcidRain relies on the Mecurial version control system, and therefore, requires a server that has it installed.

The above apps are just a few possibilities for cloud storage, syncing, and sharing that you can run on your own website or server. With shared hosting, virtual private servers, or dedicated servers from WebHostingBuzz, you can install the apps you need to get the job done.