Nextcloud
Top pickA full self-hosted cloud: files, sharing, and more.
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sovereigntyNextcloud is the most complete open-source Dropbox replacement — file sync and sharing plus calendars, contacts, and an app ecosystem — all on a server you control. It is the best all-round fit when you want Dropbox-style features without the cloud.
OPEN SOURCEAGPL-3.0SELF-HOST
LicenseAGPL-3.0
PricingFree / open-source (self-host); paid support/hosting optional
Open sourceYes
Self-hostableYes
Local-first dataNo
What it does well
- +Closest all-round Dropbox replacement
- +Sync, sharing, and an app ecosystem
- +You own 100% of the data
Where it falls short
- −You run and back up the server
- −Fuller stack than a pure sync tool
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Nextcloud head-to-head
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