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Nextcloud vs ShareBox
Short answer: Pick Nextcloud if you want self-hosted file sync & collaboration; pick ShareBox if you want temporary, encrypted file sharing from Finder. Nextcloud is paid; ShareBox has a free plan, paid from €4.99/month.
NextcloudSelf-hosted file sync, share and collaboration
ShareBoxShareBox is a macOS app that lets you share files with anyone in seconds.Which to pick
Pick Nextcloud if you want…
- Self-hosted file sync & collaboration
- Integrations with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Teams (on Nextcloud's list, not ShareBox's)
Pick ShareBox if you want…
- Temporary, encrypted file sharing from Finder
- A free plan to start with
- Integrations with AWS S3, Cloudflare R2 or WebDAV (on ShareBox's list, not Nextcloud's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Nextcloud:Nextcloud is a self-hosted open source platform for file sync, sharing and full-stack collaboration.
- ShareBox:ShareBox is a native macOS app for quick, secure file sharing via temporary links.
- Best for
- Nextcloud:Self-hosted file sync & collaboration
- ShareBox:Temporary, encrypted file sharing from Finder
- Who it’s for
- Nextcloud:Enterprises, public sector, education and service providers needing on-premise data control.
- ShareBox:macOS users who need to share files instantly and privately.
- Pricing
- Nextcloud:Paid
- ShareBox:Freemium
- Starting price
- Nextcloud:—
- ShareBox:€4.99/month (Shareboxed+)
- Free plan or trial
- Nextcloud:—
- ShareBox:Free plan (Free)
- Plans
- Nextcloud:Standard 71.29€/user/year per year · Premium 104.99€/user/year per year · Ultimate 204.75€/user/year per year
- ShareBox:Free €0.00 / month · Shareboxed+ €4.99 / month
- Open source
- Nextcloud:Yes, 37,027 GitHub stars
- ShareBox:Yes
- Works with
- Nextcloud:Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office Online Server, SIP bridge, GitHub, GitLab, Jira
- ShareBox:AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, WebDAV, FTP
Nextcloud features
- Files sync & share. Secure, reliable file storage with desktop, mobile and web clients.
- Talk video & chat. Private audio/video conferencing, screen sharing and SIP integration.
- Groupware suite. Integrated calendar, contacts, mail and team planning tools.
- Online Office. LibreOffice-based collaborative editing of docx/pptx/xlsx files.
- Assistant AI. On-premise AI assistant for content generation, summarisation and translation.
- Flow automation. Workflow automation app to trigger approvals and integrate external services.
ShareBox features
- Drag-and-drop upload. Drop files onto the left screen edge to upload instantly.
- Shareable links. Generates a unique URL for each upload that can be shared with anyone.
- Password protection. Optionally protect each share with a user-defined password.
- Configurable expiry. Files are automatically deleted after a configurable period (default 7 days).
- Own storage back-ends. Upload directly to AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, WebDAV, FTP or other cloud drives.
- Web relay. Provides a relay for reliable sharing on restrictive networks.
Nextcloud vs ShareBox FAQ
What is the difference between Nextcloud and ShareBox?+
Nextcloud is a full self-hosted collaboration suite, whereas ShareBox is a lightweight macOS sharing app.
Should I use Nextcloud or ShareBox?+
Pick Nextcloud if you want self-hosted file sync & collaboration or integrations with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Teams (on Nextcloud's list, not ShareBox's). Pick ShareBox if you want temporary, encrypted file sharing from Finder, a free plan to start with or integrations with AWS S3, Cloudflare R2 or WebDAV (on ShareBox's list, not Nextcloud's).
Is Nextcloud or ShareBox free?+
Nextcloud is paid. ShareBox has a free plan; paid plans start at €4.99/month (Shareboxed+).
Is Nextcloud or ShareBox open source?+
Yes, both are open source: Nextcloud (nextcloud/server on GitHub, AGPL-3.0 license) and ShareBox (thom1606/ShareBox on GitHub).
Do Nextcloud and ShareBox integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Nextcloud lists Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office Online Server and 9 more; ShareBox lists AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, WebDAV and FTP.
On DevHunt
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