Nextcloud
Self-hosted file sync, share and collaboration
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Nextcloud is a free alternative to Dropbox.
Nextcloud is a self-hosted open source platform for file sync, sharing and full-stack collaboration.
- for
- Enterprises, public sector, education and service providers needing on-premise data control.
- pricing
- paid
- license
- AGPL-3.0
- v35.0.114 days ago
- v35.0.1rc118 days ago
- v35.0.023 days ago
Key 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.
Use cases
- Secure file storage for government agencies to meet data sovereignty requirements
- Remote team collaboration with video calls, shared calendars and document editing
- Branded cloud storage service for providers to offer to their customers
- Educational institutions protecting student data while enabling collaboration
- Enterprise compliance with GDPR, HIPAA and audit-ready logging
Nextcloud pricing
- Standard71.29€/user/year/yearIncludes Files, Talk, Groupware, Office · Enterprise capabilities like SAML, audit logging · 2 business days response time · 1 year maintenance cycle
- Premium104.99€/user/year/yearAll Standard features · Extended business hour email support · Optional phone support · 5+ years maintenance
- Ultimate204.75€/user/year/yearAll Premium features · AI Assistant and Flow included · 24/7 phone support · Full clustering and SLA support
Nextcloud vs alternatives
 Nextcloud |  Dropbox |  Cal.com |  Planka | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Self-hosted file sync & collaboration | Hosted cloud file storage | Open-source scheduling | Self-hosted kanban |
| Pricing | Paid | Subscription | Free | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — |
- Nextcloud vs Dropbox: Dropbox is a hosted cloud storage service, whereas Nextcloud is self-hosted and fully controllable on-premise.
- Nextcloud vs Cal.com: Cal.com provides scheduling infrastructure, not a full collaboration suite like Nextcloud.
- Nextcloud vs Planka: Planka offers kanban boards, while Nextcloud delivers file sync, talk, office and AI features.
Nextcloud FAQ
What licensing does Nextcloud use?+
Nextcloud is released under the AGPL license, providing legal certainty and no vendor lock-in.
Can I host Nextcloud on a small device?+
Yes, it scales from a Raspberry Pi with 2 users to globally distributed installations.
Is there a managed hosting option?+
Nextcloud One is a fully managed service hosted in Germany with 24/7 support and GDPR compliance.
How does Nextcloud ensure data privacy?+
All data stays on your servers; employees never access it and encryption, access controls and audit logs are built-in.
What support response times are offered?+
Standard plan: 2 business days; Premium: 1 business day; Ultimate: as fast as 1 hour depending on severity.
Does Nextcloud integrate with existing Microsoft tools?+
Yes, it offers Outlook add-in, Exchange connector, Teams integration and Office Online Server support.
Summarized by DevHunt from nextcloud.com · Oct 7, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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