Nextcloud
☁️ Cloud StorageSelf-hostable Google Drive. Files, calendar, contacts, even video calls on your own server. The privacy advocate's default.
✓ Use when
You want to own your cloud
✗ Avoid when
You don't want to run servers
Quick Overview
Nextcloud is a freemium tool in the Cloud Storage category. Self-hostable Google Drive. Files, calendar, contacts, even video calls on your own server. The privacy advocate's default.
Best used for: You want to own your cloud.
Consider alternatives if: You don't want to run servers.
Other popular tools in this category include Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive. See our full Cloud Storage directory for all options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nextcloud free?
Nextcloud offers a free tier with limited features. Paid plans unlock additional functionality.
What is Nextcloud best for?
You want to own your cloud
When should I avoid Nextcloud?
You don't want to run servers
What are the best Nextcloud alternatives?
Popular alternatives to Nextcloud in the Cloud Storage category include Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud Drive, WeTransfer. Each has different strengths depending on your specific needs and budget.
Who should use Nextcloud?
Nextcloud is best suited for teams that have found product-market fit and are scaling. It fits well in the Cloud Storage category for teams that need You want to own your cloud.
The Cloud Storage Landscape
There are 45 tools in the Cloud Storage category on fewertools. Our top pick is Google Drive. The right choice depends on your stage, budget, and specific needs.
The OG cloud storage. File sync, sharing, Paper docs. Everyone had it first. Still reliable, just not exciting.
15GB free, deep Google Workspace integration. If you use Gmail, your files are already here.
Microsoft cloud storage. Tight Office integration, 5GB free. If your company runs on Microsoft, this is automatic.
Apple ecosystem cloud storage. Seamless across Mac, iPhone, iPad. 5GB free, invisible when it works, frustrating when it does not.
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