ownCloud vs Google Drive : Which is Better?

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ownCloud

ownCloud is a free and opensource file sync and share app which is self hosted. Developed by ownCloud, Inc.

License: Free Personal

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Android iPhone

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Google Drive

Google drive is Google's cloud storage solution for storing files in the cloud. Developed by Google Inc.

License: Freemium

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Online Android iPhone

ownCloud VS Google Drive Feature comparision

Feature ownCloud Google Drive
Built-in RSS reader
File-sync
Music Streaming
Support for WebDAV
Autotagging
Bookmarks
Built-in Note Taker
Calendar integration
Cloud Storage
Delta Backup
Delta Update
File management
File sharing
No installation required
Image Preview
SAML Single Sign-On
Self-hosted in intranet or private cloud
Calendar Sync
Virtual filesystem
Cloud based
Crypto folder
Encrypted backups
High Level
Privacy focused
Sync Contacts
Peer-To-Peer
Decentralized
Real-time sync
Encryption
End-to-End Encryption
AES encryption
Cloud sync
Built-in viewer
Encrypted folder
Online Cloud Storage
Backup
File Versioning
Development API
Encrypted sync
Multiple backups and version history
Selective synchronization
Unlimited storage
Centralized model repository
Based on Blockchain
Distributed
Unlimited bandwidth
Built-in player
IFTTT integration
Integrated Search
Compatible with Microsoft Office
Realtime collaboration
Android Sync
Auto-saving
Automatic conversion to multiple formats
Collaborative writing
Differential backup
File Based Storage
File Storage
GSuite Integration
Works Offline
Online collaboration
Public Links
Real time collaboration
Upload directly to Google Drive
Office Online integration
Sync between devices
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