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The best alternative to ownCloud is Nextcloud, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to ownCloud and many of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to ownCloud are Filen, YunoHost, Cozy Cloud and Pydio.

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ownCloud alternatives are mainly Cloud Storage Services, but if you're looking for File Sync Tools or Online Backup Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Self-Hosted, Windows and Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to ownCloud.
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  1. Nextcloud icon

    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.

    153 Nextcloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • F-Droid
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    • Docker Hub
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Flathub
    Simple and powerful file sync & share
     
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    Comments about Nextcloud as an Alternative to ownCloud
    Comment summary: Nextcloud is widely regarded as a superior alternative to ownCloud, praised for its ease of installation, extensive features, and strong community support. It's a fully open-source fork initiated by the original ownCloud developers, gaining significant improvements over the original, including better security features and an active app ecosystem. Despite offering almost all features of ownCloud, some users noted that its server doesn't support Windows.
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    jancborchardt
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    It’s a community-fork of ownCloud with all components being open source. :)

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
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    Server doesn't run on Windows

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Free and auto install setup

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Nextcloud is a great ownCloud alternative.

    • Nextcloud is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to ownCloud.

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

    • Nextcloud is Free and Open SourceownCloud is Freemium and Open Source
    • Nextcloud is Privacy focused, Security-focused and CustomizableownCloud is not according to our users
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    Filen

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    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.

    64 Filen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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    YunoHost is a Debian GNU/Linux based distribution packaged with free software that automates the installation of a personal web server. The purpose of YunoHost is to allow users to easily host their own web services by enabling a simple point-and-click web interface for...

    35 YunoHost alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Debian
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    Nordlocker

    Provides end-to-end encryption to secure your files across any storage location. Features zero-knowledge privacy, easy drag-and-drop use, and confidential file sharing, ensuring user privacy and future-proof cryptography. Offers ...

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    Cozy Cloud

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    Choose simplicity, get Cozy. We all have a life and a digital life. Cozy gathers them. In your Cozy, you have all your personal data: pictures, health, bank, holidays, accessible only by you. Welcome to your new digital home.

    80 Cozy Cloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Go (Programming Language)
    Automate the synchronisation of your files on your PC with your Cozy.
     
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    with cozy you can sync more than just files. like contacts and calendars which is more important to me than file sharing.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    brianlacy
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    0

    Although tailored for families, it offers many of the same features as a typical groupware solution like OwnCloud -- calendaring, group messaging, sharing of files & content, etc.

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    • Most users think Cozy Cloud is a great ownCloud alternative.

    • Cozy Cloud is Freemium and Open SourceownCloud is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Cozy Cloud is Privacy focusedownCloud is not according to our users
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    Pydio

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

    75 Pydio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    Secure login
     
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    OwnCloud is groupware. Pydio is a file-sync storage solution. Just because they have overlapping functionality, does NOT make them interchangeable.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Pydio is a great ownCloud alternative.

    • Pydio is Freemium and Open SourceownCloud is also Freemium and Open Source
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    Filestash

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    A Dropbox-like file manager that let you manage your data anywhere it is located: FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Git, S3, Minio, Dropbox, Google Drive.

    242 Filestash alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    File browser
     
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    Comments about Filestash as an Alternative to ownCloud
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    OwnCloud is groupware. Filestash is a file manager for cloud storage. Just because they have vaguely overlapping functionality, does NOT make them interchangeable.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Filestash is Freemium and Open SourceownCloud is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Filestash is LightweightownCloud is not according to our users
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    Sync-in

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    Sync-in is a secure, open-source platform for file storage, synchronization, and team collaboration — designed to give organizations full control over their data and workflows, while remaining flexible enough for individual needs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Docker Hub
    • npm
    • YunoHost
    Server application
     
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    Tracim

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    All you need in a team collaboration tool dedicated to small efficient teams. Chat, notes, drive, online collaborative edition, calendars, news, spaces, notifications...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Internxt Drive

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    Open-source, privacy-focused cloud storage using zero-knowledge encryption and blockchain technology, provides secure file transfer, end-to-end encryption, free 10 GB plan, desktop and mobile support, full user control, and no data tracking or ads.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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    fruux is a free service that takes care of your contacts, calendars and more so you don't have to. Never manually copy contacts and calenders between your devices again!

    56 fruux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Blackberry 10
    • Sailfish OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Syncany

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    Syncany is an open-source cloud storage and filesharing application. It allows users to backup and share certain folders of their workstations using any kind of storage, e.g. FTP, Amazon S3 or Google Storage.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    OwnCloud is groupware. Syncany is a file-sync storage solution. Just because they have overlapping functionality, does NOT make them interchangeable.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Syncany is Free and Open SourceownCloud is Freemium and Open Source
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