What is the difference between ownCloud and Nextcloud?
Nextcloud began as a fork of ownCloud. ownCloud focuses on file sync and sharing, while Nextcloud has a larger app ecosystem with groupware features…
ownCloud: Open Source File Storage
ownCloud provides private file storage, synchronization, and sharing with WebDAV, CalDAV, and LDAP support.
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How ownCloud stacks up against other cloud storage apps. Add or remove apps to change the comparison.
| Requirement | ownCloud | Nextcloud | 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
Does ownCloud have desktop and mobile apps?
Yes, but check the version. The mobile apps for Android and iOS work with both ownCloud Server and Infinite Scale. The desktop sync client for…
Should I run ownCloud Server or ownCloud Infinite Scale?
Both are current. ownCloud Server, also called Classic or oc10, is the PHP application described here and still gets releases. Infinite Scale is the…
What do I need to install ownCloud?
For ownCloud Server, a machine that can run Docker or a PHP stack, a database such as MariaDB and storage for your files. Infinite Scale ships as a…
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