What do I need to run Nextcloud at home?
A small server or NAS, a database such as MariaDB or PostgreSQL, and storage for your files. Nextcloud AIO, the all-in-one Docker image, is the…
Nextcloud: Dropbox and Google Drive Alternative
Nextcloud combines private file storage, synchronization, collaboration, and productivity tools on hardware you control.
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How Nextcloud stacks up against other cloud storage apps. Add or remove apps to change the comparison.
| Requirement | Nextcloud | ownCloud | Seafile | Cloudreve | Filestash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM |
| Min hardware | Not stated | Not stated | 2 cores · 2 GB RAM | Not stated | Not stated |
| Price | Free + Enterprise | Free + Enterprise | Free + Pro | Free + Pro | Free |
| Containers | 3 (app, MariaDB +1) | 3 (app, MariaDB +1) | Worth checking: 4 (app, MariaDB +2) | 1 (app only) | 2 (app +1) |
| Database | MariaDB | MariaDB | MariaDB | SQLite | none |
| Runtime | PHP | PHP | C | Go | Go |
| Install options | Docker + Linux | Docker + Linux | Docker + Linux | Docker + Linux, macOS, Windows | Docker only |
| Clients | iOSAndroidmacOSWindowsLinux | iOSAndroidmacOSWindowsLinux | iOSAndroidmacOSWindowsLinux | iOSWindows | – |
Common questions
Can Nextcloud replace Google Drive and Google Calendar?
Largely, yes. Nextcloud covers file sync and sharing, calendars and contacts over CalDAV and CardDAV, notes, tasks and office editing. Setup and…
Is it safe to expose Nextcloud to the internet?
It can be, if you keep it updated, use HTTPS through a reverse proxy, enable two-factor authentication and follow the security checks in the admin…
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