Dropbox is an easy to use freemium cloud storage solution. It has a client sync utility for multiple platforms. Developed by Dropbox Inc.
License: Freemium
Nextcloud is a suite of client-server software for creating file hosting services and using them. It is functionally very similar to the widely used Dropbox, with the primary functional difference being that Nextcloud is free and open-source, and thereby allowing anyone to install and operate it without charge on a private server. Developed by Nextcloud community
License: Open Source
Feature | Dropbox | Nextcloud |
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Built-in player | ||
Built-in viewer | ||
Scan documents | ||
File-sync | ||
Free storage | ||
IFTTT integration | ||
Integrated PDF Viewer | ||
Works offline too | ||
Ad-free | ||
Backup | ||
Centralized model repository | ||
Cloud Storage | ||
Cloud sync | ||
Drag n drop | ||
Windows Explorer integration | ||
File sharing | ||
Folder sync | ||
Compatible with Microsoft Office | ||
Office Online integration | ||
Works Offline | ||
Podcast Hosting | ||
Real-Time Synchronization | ||
Selective synchronization | ||
Shared folders | ||
Shared links | ||
Unlimited storage | ||
Cloud based | ||
Crypto folder | ||
Encrypted backups | ||
High Level | ||
Privacy focused | ||
Calendar integration | ||
Sync Contacts | ||
Autotagging | ||
Self-hosted in intranet or private cloud | ||
Bookmarks | ||
End-to-End Encryption | ||
AES encryption | ||
Peer-To-Peer | ||
Decentralized | ||
Real-time sync | ||
Encryption | ||
Encrypted folder | ||
Online Cloud Storage | ||
File Versioning | ||
Sync between devices | ||
Development API | ||
Encrypted sync | ||
Multiple backups and version history | ||
File Storage | ||
Based on Blockchain | ||
Distributed | ||
Unlimited bandwidth | ||
Android Sync | ||
Accounting Integration | ||
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions | ||
MarkDown support | ||
Video call | ||
Support for ActivityPub | ||
Auto Updates | ||
Bookmark organization | ||
Built-in Download Manager | ||
Built-in Note Taker | ||
Built-in RSS reader | ||
CalDAV | ||
CardDAV | ||
Collaborative Text Editor | ||
Cross-platform | ||
Custom applications | ||
Customizable | ||
Support for Docker | ||
Embedded apps | ||
Encryption is optional | ||
Extensibility | ||
Fast motion | ||
Federated Cloud | ||
File management | ||
File Tagging | ||
Hostable | ||
In built video player | ||
Integrated Email Client | ||
Integrated File Sharing | ||
Integration | ||
Keepass integration | ||
LDAP Services | ||
LDAP support | ||
LibreOffice Integration | ||
Local server | ||
Local Storage | ||
Mobile friendly | ||
Modular extensions | ||
Multi-platform support | ||
Music Player | ||
News aggregator | ||
Notetaking | ||
On-premises software | ||
One Time Passwords | ||
Onlyoffice integration | ||
Openstack swift integration | ||
Permission system | ||
Photo synchronization | ||
Privacy Protected | ||
Real time collaboration | ||
Secure File Sharing | ||
Security & Privacy | ||
Security focused | ||
Large File Transfer | ||
Shared calendars | ||
Social feed | ||
Storage control | ||
Sync across Devices | ||
Calendar Sync | ||
Sync notes | ||
Sync phone location | ||
Sync SMS | ||
Tablet support | ||
Task time tracking | ||
Team Collaboration | ||
Two factor authentication | ||
Two-Step verification | ||
2 way sync | ||
Unlimited private repos | ||
Unlimited users | ||
Video calling | ||
Support for WebDAV |