Self-Hosted ownCloud Alternatives

There are many alternatives to ownCloud as a self-hosted solution if you are looking for a replacement. The best Self-Hosted alternative 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 loads of them are available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted alternatives to ownCloud are Seafile, YunoHost, Cozy Cloud and IPFS.

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ownCloud alternatives are mainly Cloud Storage Services, but if you're looking for File Sync Tools or File Managers 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

     1173 likes

    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.

    155 Nextcloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    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.
    Top Positive Comment
    jancborchardt
    17

    It’s a community-fork of ownCloud with all components being open source. :)

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    -2

    Server doesn't run on Windows

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Free and auto install setup

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 10 comments
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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
  2. Seafile icon

    Seafile

     192 likes

    Open source cloud platform for organizations with self-hosting, device file synchronization, sharing, versioning, secure encrypted storage, admin controls, web access, audit logging, and support for desktop and mobile clients for secure collaboration.

    125 Seafile alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Seafile screenshot 1
     
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    Comments about Seafile as an Alternative to ownCloud
    brianlacy
    Negative
    0

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

    Guest
    Negative
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It is similar to ownCloud in that it's self-hosted. Does not have apps such as Calendar, and is not compatible with the Federated Cloud sharing (ownCloud+Nextcloud+Pydio)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
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    • Most users think Seafile is a great ownCloud alternative.

    • Seafile is Freemium and Open SourceownCloud is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Seafile is Privacy focusedownCloud is not according to our users
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    YunoHost

     141 likes

    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Debian
    YunoHost screenshot 1
     
  5. Cozy Cloud icon

    Cozy Cloud

     136 likes

    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 (AGPL-3.0)

    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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    Comments about Cozy Cloud as an Alternative to ownCloud
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    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
    Positive
    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.

    ownCloud Icon
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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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    IPFS

     175 likes

    IPFS is a global, versioned, peer-to-peer filesystem. It combines ideas from Git, BitTorrent, Kademlia, SFS, and the web. It is like a single bittorrent swarm, exchanging git objects. IPFS provides an interface as simple as the HTTP web, but with permanence built in.

    69 IPFS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Firefox
    IPFS screenshot 1
     
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    Comments about IPFS as an Alternative to ownCloud
    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    OwnCloud is groupware. IPFS 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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    • IPFS is Free and Open SourceownCloud is Freemium and Open Source
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    Pydio

     130 likes

    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 (AGPL-3.0)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    Secure login
     
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    Comments about Pydio as an Alternative to ownCloud
    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    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.
    ownCloud Icon
    Pydio icon

    • 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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    Hoodik

     23 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.

    92 Hoodik alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Hoodik screenshot 1
     
  10. Filestash icon

    Filestash

     39 likes

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

    243 Filestash alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    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
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    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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    OxiCloud

     11 likes

    Lightweight file storage with a Rust backend and optimized binary for efficiency, offering responsive UI on desktop and mobile, simple setup, multilingual English and Spanish support, no PHP dependency, and designed for minimal resource use on home servers.

    59 OxiCloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Rust
    OxiCloud screenshot 1
     
  12. Puter icon

    Puter

     64 likes

    Puter is a privacy-first personal cloud that houses all your files, apps, and games in one private and secure place, accessible from anywhere at any time.

    47 Puter alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
    Puter screenshot 1
     
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    SparkleShare

     110 likes

    SparkleShare is a Free Open Source syncing tool. Its light, secure and easy to use. SparkleShare allows you to setup your own servers so you always keep control on your data.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    SparkleShare screenshot 1
     
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    Comments about SparkleShare as an Alternative to ownCloud
    Guest
    Negative
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    ownCloud Icon
    SparkleShare icon

    • Some users think SparkleShare is a great ownCloud alternative, some don't.

    • SparkleShare is Free and Open SourceownCloud is Freemium and Open Source
  14. copyparty icon

    copyparty

     11 likes

    Portable file server with accelerated resumable uploads, dedup, WebDAV, FTP, TFTP, zeroconf, media indexer, thumbnails++ all in one file, no deps.

    72 copyparty alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
    • FreeBSD
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
    • Termux
    The browser
     
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