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Nextcloud

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On-premises solution offering file sync, universal data access and collaboration through Nextcloud Files, Talk, and Groupware. Ensures secure, controlled data storage for enterprise with powerful privacy tools including encryption, fine-grained access, and a bug bounty.

Simple and powerful file sync & share

License model

  • FreeOpen Source

Country of Origin

  • DE flagGermany
  • European Union flagEU

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Online
  • Android
  • iPhone
  • Android Tablet
  • iPad
  • Self-Hosted
  • F-Droid
  • Cloudron
  • Snapcraft
  • Docker Hub
  • Raspberry Pi
4.6 / 5 Avg rating (129)
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Features

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Properties

  1.  Privacy focused
  2.  Security-focused
  3.  Customizable

Integrations

  1.  Calendar
  2. LibreOffice icon  LibreOffice
  3. ONLYOFFICE icon  Onlyoffice
  4. KeePass icon  Keepass
  5.  Openstack swift

Features

  1.  File Sync
  2.  Sync Contacts
  3.  Ad-free
  4.  Two-factor Authentication
  5.  Cloud Sync
  6.  Team Collaboration
  7.  Hostable
  8.  Video Calling
  9.  On-premises software
  10.  CalDAV Support
  11.  Calendar Sync
  12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
  13.  Cross-Platform
  14.  Secure File Sharing
  15.  End-to-End Encryption
  16.  Large File Transfer
  17.  Dark Mode
  18.  Integrated Email Client
  19.  Mobile friendly
  20.  Integrated File Sharing
  21.  Dockerized
  22.  Two-Step verification
  23.  Encryption is optional
  24.  Embedded apps
  25.  Self-hosted search
  26.  In built video player
  27. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
  28.  FIDO U2F (2FA) support
  29.  OCR
  30.  Support for MarkDown
  31.  Time-based One-time Password
  32.  Calendar View
  33.  Sign PDF files
  34.  File Tagging
  35.  Reminders
  36.  Real time collaboration
  37.  Shared Folders
  38.  Task Time Tracking
  39.  Unlimited storage
  40.  Decentralized
  41.  Built-in viewer
  42.  Passkey Support
  43.  Kanban Board
  44.  Geotagged Photos
  45.  Custom applications
  46.  LDAP support
  47.  WebDAV Support
  48.  Collaborative Text Editor
  49.  2 way sync
  50.  Federated Cloud
  51.  Encrypted Photo Storage
  52.  LDAP Services
  53.  Storage control
  54.  Geotagged Photos Gallery
  55.  Photo Synchronization
  56.  Self hosted mail
  57.  CardDAV Support
  58.  Typing in TeX itself
  59.  Contract Management
  60.  Local Storage
  61.  Auto Update
  62. Docker icon  Support for Docker
  63.  Tablet support
  64.  Extensibility
  65.  Modular extensions
  66.  Unlimited users
  67.  Built-in RSS reader
  68.  Real-time sync
  69.  Local server
  70.  Permission system
  71.  Built-in Note Taker
  72.  Fast motion
  73.  Social feed
  74.  Bookmark Organization
  75.  Unlimited private repos
  76.  Built-in Download Manager
  77.  Shared Calendar

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  • vishwamitra liked Nextcloud
    17 days ago
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    18 days ago
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    21 days ago
  • marni_erin and benslzr liked Nextcloud
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  • coth reviewed Nextcloud  
    27 days ago

    Been waiting to post review for years. But now it's clear - they abandoned plans to make working autoupload feature, which is most important feature. It's still lagging, freezing, missing lots of photos, if you have more than few photos to autoupload and near empty directory on the server. It's to soft to say that it's unreliable.

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Comments and Reviews

   
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Comment summary: Nextcloud is praised for being a flexible and private open-source cloud solution, suitable for personal and enterprise use. It offers extensive features like file sharing, mobile access, and self-hosting capabilities, which users appreciate for its data control and security. However, some users find the setup and maintenance challenging, and the sync client has received criticism for performance issues. Despite this, it remains a favored choice for those prioritizing data privacy.
Top Positive Comment
John Fastman
Mar 5, 2017
30

I love open source software, and in the story of NextCloud and its OwnCloud roots, I side - overall - with NextCloud. For reasons of freedom and openness and trying to make the world a better software place. But... I won't use NextCloud in the near future and the reason is that my needs aren't met by the NextCloud client. It seeks to allow me to sync my files between multiple computers. But I have - literally - hundreds of thousands of (very small, ie <100kB) files to sync. And the NextCloud client can't cope with this. It tries to catalogue everything and gets stuck, lags, and mashes up the sync. That was the case with OpenCloud's v9 client and it's true of NextCloud v11.

I love the idea of NextCloud, but it doesn't work for me.

If you're not a special case like me, try it; I think it might be worth your while, so you can escape the tyrrany of evil services like Dropbox and Google Drive, who have your number, can read your files and must give it to the NSA if asked without telling you.

Otherwise, spare a thought for the low price, reliable and EU-based seafile.de (now SyncWerk.com).

jospoortvliet
Mar 2, 2018

Yes, syncing hundreds of thousands of very small files is a though challenge and the current client isn't super good at it. However, we have made progress already and are working on a more complete solution - be sure to check it out again in half a year or so ;-)

coth
May 26, 2023

5 years after auto upload still doesn't work...

Top Negative Comment
purejosh
Sep 26, 2024
1

After spending days deploying and redeploying Nextcloud, I eventually found a community created docker image, which worked great. Spent a few more days tweaking, configuring, and fixing all of the out-of-the-box issues... yes, it is literally created with failed health check items.

Finally, I presented it to a client of mine who was looking for cloud storage and team productivity software. They blew it to chunks. Hated many things about almost every application within Nextcloud. And honestly, they had good points and bad ones. However, when I started to look into the issues they were complaining about, I found that most of the apps (even the default ones) that are available have github issues in the hundreds, near the thousands, and the resolved issues are 10% of that number.

While I understand Nextcloud is open source, and community maintained, why would I willingly put myself in a scenario where a client is paying me for a software service that's so unbelievably broken from the start? Needless to say, I'm researching alternatives. Nextcloud doesn't have the developers to support it, nor the attention that it needs. No official support channels, a shite setup process, and bugs galore.

coth
May 28, 2025
0

Been waiting to post review for years. But now it's clear - they abandoned plans to make working autoupload feature, which is most important feature. It's still lagging, freezing, missing lots of photos, if you have more than few photos to autoupload and near empty directory on the server. It's to soft to say that it's unreliable.

youlk1234
Nov 20, 2024
1

I use Nextcloud for my computer club, and it works great, without any problems!

CuriousBean
Sep 4, 2024
0

I'm sure NextCloud is great for those who got there in time. I just now opened an account, but was required to pick a freemium/proprietary provider (out of only two options, 2 or 8 GBs) in order to register. Seemed to contradict what I'd understood to be the entire point of NC. NC also leaves it up to any new user to figure out most setup/configuration themselves, since we're using a middle-man in order to use NC. What used to be an easy set-up can now take many frustrating hours if you're not sufficiently knowledgeable. Disappointed to have missed the NC train.

leonardstephenmbiyu
May 30, 2024
0

The best solution for:

  1. Own cloud storage
  2. Office communication
  3. Editing documents
  4. Local hosted AI capabilities such as summarising notes or Nextcoud Talk calls, sorting photos or videos... and more

Advanced users may also enjoy other functionalities such as scheduling, file sharing, surveying, etc.

I used Nextcloud to store my photos and documents from my PC and phone, edit documents and internal communication using Nextcloud Talk. I also used the Nextcloud Notes app for my shopping and To-do lists.

I highly recommend Nextcloud for all its advertised features and to anyone who values privacy and transparency from their provider.

KwisatzJim
May 10, 2024
1

This is the best solution if you want to own your data. Run it on your own server and even access it anywhere with tailscale. So much better than any commercial cloud provider!

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What is Nextcloud?

You should have full control over your data. We help you achieve that: a safe home for all your data. Secure, under your control and developed in an open, transparent and trustworthy way. We are Nextcloud.

Nextcloud offers industry-leading on-premises file sync and online collaboration technology. Our expertise is in combining the convenience and ease of use of consumer-grade solutions like Dropbox and Google Drive with the security, privacy and control business needs.

Our self-hosted solutions ensure you know where data is, who has access, and that even meta-data does not leak.

We create three products, integrated and acting as one:

Nextcloud Files offers an on-premise Universal File Access and sync platform with powerful collaboration capabilities and desktop, mobile and web interfaces.

Nextcloud Talk delivers on-premises, private audio/video conferencing and text chat through browser and mobile interfaces with integrated screen sharing and SIP integration.

Nextcloud Groupware integrates Calendar, Contacts, Mail and other productivity features to help teams get their work done faster and easier.

Our products integrate powerful capabilities to control and monitor data exchange and communication, including our unique File Access Control and workflow features, extensive audit logs, fine-grained sharing controls and more.

Security is Nextcloud users' greatest concerns and our prime advantage over competitors. Nextcloud features a host of unique, innovative security technologies from brute force protection to advanced server side and integrated end-to-end, client side encryption with enterprise-grade key handling and a wide range of security hardenings. Our security has been reviewed by trusted third parties and is backed by a USD 5000 Security Bug Bounty Program, providing the confidence that data meant to stay private will stay private.

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    Open Source (AGPL-3.0) and Free product.
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    One time purchase (perpetual license) that costs $0.
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    Average rating of 4.6 (129 ratings)
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