ownCloud is a free and opensource file sync and share app which is self hosted. Developed by ownCloud, Inc.
License: Free Personal
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 | ownCloud | Nextcloud |
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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 | ||
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions | ||
MarkDown support | ||
Video call | ||
Support for ActivityPub | ||
Ad-free | ||
Auto Updates | ||
Bookmark organization | ||
Built-in Download Manager | ||
CalDAV | ||
CardDAV | ||
Collaborative Text Editor | ||
Cross-platform | ||
Custom applications | ||
Customizable | ||
Support for Docker | ||
Embedded apps | ||
Encryption is optional | ||
Extensibility | ||
Fast motion | ||
Federated Cloud | ||
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 | ||
Real-Time Synchronization | ||
Secure File Sharing | ||
Security & Privacy | ||
Security focused | ||
Large File Transfer | ||
Shared calendars | ||
Social feed | ||
Storage control | ||
Sync across Devices | ||
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 |