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Nextcloud vs UploadFiles.link
Nextcloud offers full file sync and collaboration, whereas UploadFiles.link focuses solely on collecting uploads into Google Drive.
NextcloudSelf-hosted file sync, share and collaboration
UploadFiles.linkShare your upload page to receive files on Google DriveWhich to pick
Pick Nextcloud if you want…
- Self-hosted file sync & collaboration
- Open-source code (nextcloud/server on GitHub, AGPL-3.0 license)
- Integrations with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Teams (on Nextcloud's list, not UploadFiles.link's)
Pick UploadFiles.link if you want…
- Simple Google Drive file requests
- A free plan to start with (Trial Lite)
- Integrations with Google Drive (on UploadFiles.link'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.
- UploadFiles.link:UploadFiles.link lets you create a Google Drive upload page to collect files directly into a Drive folder.
- Best for
- Nextcloud:Self-hosted file sync & collaboration
- UploadFiles.link:Simple Google Drive file requests
- Who it’s for
- Nextcloud:Enterprises, public sector, education and service providers needing on-premise data control.
- UploadFiles.link:Teams and individuals who need to gather files from clients, students, or event guests without sharing Drive access.
- Pricing
- Nextcloud:Paid
- UploadFiles.link:Freemium
- Plans
- Nextcloud:Standard 71.29€/user/year per year · Premium 104.99€/user/year per year · Ultimate 204.75€/user/year per year
- UploadFiles.link:Trial Lite $0 · Premium $4.16 per year · Business $9.99 per workspace per month
- Open source
- Nextcloud:Yes, 37,027 GitHub stars
- UploadFiles.link:—
- Works with
- Nextcloud:Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office Online Server, SIP bridge, GitHub, GitLab, Jira
- UploadFiles.link:Google Drive
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.
UploadFiles.link features
- Browser-only uploads. Senders upload files from any browser without needing a Google or SendToDrive account.
- Customizable upload page. Choose design templates, add branding, set passwords and QR codes on paid plans.
- Structured forms. Add separate file fields and up to 30 custom inputs for detailed submissions.
- Automatic folder routing. On paid plans, route files into subfolders or smart folders based on form answers.
- Email notifications & receipts. Get email alerts after uploads and send confirmation emails to uploaders.
- Team workspace. Business plan provides role-based teammate access, shared dashboard and submission workflow.
- Webhooks & Google Sheets sync. Integrate uploads with external services via webhooks or sync data to Google Sheets.
- Password protection & whitelist. Restrict page access with passwords or approved email/domain lists on paid plans.
Nextcloud vs UploadFiles.link FAQ
Is Nextcloud or UploadFiles.link free?+
Nextcloud is paid. UploadFiles.link has a free plan (Trial Lite) and paid plans.
Is Nextcloud or UploadFiles.link open source?+
Nextcloud is open source (nextcloud/server on GitHub, AGPL-3.0 license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for UploadFiles.link.
Do Nextcloud and UploadFiles.link 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; UploadFiles.link lists Google Drive.
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