The Best Open Source Nextcloud AlternativesTop Cloud Storage Services & File Sync Tools like Nextcloud

The best open source alternative to Nextcloud is ownCloud. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Nextcloud and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Nextcloud are Seafile, Filen, Proton Drive and Ente Photos.

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Nextcloud alternatives page was last updated Sep 25, 2024
  1. ownCloud icon
     856 likes

    A safe home for all your data – Access & share your files, calendars, contacts, mail & more from any device, on your terms.

    214 ownCloud alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron

    ownCloud Features

    1.  Calendar Integration
    2.  Self-hosted search
    3.  Autotagging
    4.  No installation required
    5.  Built-in Note Taker
    6.  SAML Single Sign-On
    7.  Virtual filesystem
    8.  WebDAV Support
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    ownCloud VS Nextcloud

    Is ownCloud a good alternative to Nextcloud?
     
    Comments about ownCloud as an Alternative to Nextcloud
     
       
    Brouware

    For those who prefer FOSS, Nextcloud is the way to go. ownCloud is partially proprietary so they have a different philosophy.

    Top positive commentOct 25, 2022
    5
    Guest

    i like ownCloud as an alternative to Nextcloud

    Positive commentJul 24, 2022
    1
    hodyroff

    Original. Focused on file sync and share and document collaboration. Great benefits for enterprise customers. Large install base in education worldwide.

    Positive commentJul 12, 2018
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    • Most users think ownCloud is a great Nextcloud alternative.

    • ownCloud is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Nextcloud.

    • ownCloud is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Nextcloud.

    • ownCloud is Freemium and Open SourceNextcloud is Free and Open Source
  2. Seafile icon
     182 likes

    Seafile is a professional open source cloud storage platform for organizations. It has complete file syncing and sharing features, reliable file storage and advanced privacy protection feature.

    112 Seafile alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted

    Seafile Features

    1.  File Sync
    2.  File Versioning
    3.  Multi Platform
    4.  Isolated file libraries
    5.  Support for Amazon S3
    6.  Virtual hard drive
    7.  Install Syslinux
    8.  Sync Network Drive
    9.  Development API
    10.  Encrypted sync
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    Seafile VS Nextcloud

    Is Seafile a good alternative to Nextcloud?
     
    Comments about Seafile as an Alternative to Nextcloud
     
    Guest

    Seafile is a more focussed, nimbler sync & share solution compared to Nextcloud (and the original ownCloud) that excels in performance and stability.

    Positive commentApr 23, 2019
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    Jens Olsson

    I tried NextCloud and it was very hard to set up permissions in a enterprise environment. Seafile is simpler

    Positive commentAug 5, 2021
    2
    brianlacy

    NextCloud is groupware. Seafile is a file-sync storage solution. Just because they have overlapping functionality, does NOT make them interchangeable.

    Negative commentOct 5, 2020
    -7
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    • Most users think Seafile is a great Nextcloud alternative.

    • Seafile is Freemium and Open SourceNextcloud is Free and Open Source
  3. Filen icon
     82 likes

    Filen is a cutting-edge cloud storage provider that offers client-side, end-to-end, zero-knowledge encryption. Headquartered and operated entirely in Germany, Filen is at the forefront of combining comprehensive features with uncompromising privacy and security.

    48 Filen alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  File Sync
    3.  Two-factor Authentication
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  AES Encryption
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  AES-256 Encryption
    10.  Synchronization
    11.  Automatic Backup
    12.  Encrypted Backup
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  4. Proton Drive icon
     85 likes

    Offering comprehensive privacy with end-to-end encryption, Proton Drive allows users to store, synchronize, and share files across various devices through web, desktop, and mobile apps. Free storage up to 5 GB, service remains open-source and audited, ensuring file content and access control.

    36 Proton Drive alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Tor

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  File Sync
    4.  File Hosting
    5.  Two-factor Authentication
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Automatic Backup
    10.  Encrypted Backup
    11.  Shared Folders
    12.  Image Sharing
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  5. Ente Photos icon
     78 likes

    End-to-end encrypted alternative to Google Photos / iCloud Photos, that makes it easy to backup and share photos and videos.

    116 Ente Photos alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Photo Storage
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Encrypted Backup
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Shared Folders
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Automatic Backup
    9.  Two-factor Authentication
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Built-in viewer
    12.  Selective Synchronization
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  6. Cryptee icon
     91 likes

    Cryptee is a safety and privacy focused, encrypted and cross-platform personal data storage service. You can write personal documents, notes, journals, store photos (including raw photos from DSLR cameras) and all sorts of other files.

    40 Cryptee alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Encrypted Notes
    3.  Rich text editing
    4.  Encrypted Photo Storage
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Cloud Hosting
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  File Storage
    11.  WYSIWYG Support
    12.  Evernote import
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  7. Pydio icon
     127 likes

    Pydio is the mature alternative to Dropbox and Box.com, to build your own box, on your own servers.

    70 Pydio alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted

    Top Pydio Features

    1.  Folder Sync
    2.  Folders
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  File Hosting
    7.  Web file manager
    8.  Separated workspaces
    9.  Web-Based
    10.  Federated Cloud
    11. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Sync with Onedrive
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    Pydio VS Nextcloud

    Is Pydio a good alternative to Nextcloud?
     
    Comments about Pydio as an Alternative to Nextcloud
     
    Guest

    It's compatible with Federated Cloud sharing, meaning it can send and receive shares from Nextcloud and ownCloud servers as well

    Positive commentOct 14, 2018
    2
    Guest

    Beautiful, full of functionalities, a sync client. And it works perfectly on shared hosting !

    Positive commentDec 15, 2017
    0
    brianlacy

    NextCloud is groupware. Pydio is a file-sync storage solution. Just because they have overlapping functionality, does NOT make them interchangeable.

    Negative commentOct 5, 2020
    -7
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    • Most users think Pydio is a great Nextcloud alternative.

    • Pydio is Freemium and Open SourceNextcloud is Free and Open Source
  8. Hoodik icon
     15 likes

    Hoodik is a lightweight, secure, and self-hosted cloud storage solution. It's designed and built with Rust and Vue, focusing on end-to-end encryption that shields your data from prying eyes and hackers.

    67 Hoodik alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    Hoodik iconNextcloud Icon

    Hoodik VS Nextcloud

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