Alternatives to ownCloud Infinite Scale

Go rewrite of ownCloud built as microservices with no database. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as ownCloud Infinite Scale.

  • ownCloud

    Self-hosted file sync and share platform for teams.

    FreemiumOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSWebSelf-hosted

    ownCloud classic is the PHP server that Infinite Scale rewrites, using the same clients and external storage mounts, while its enterprise features and support remain paid.

  • Nextcloud

    A file sync and collaboration server you run yourself, with desktop and mobile clients that behave like Dropbox.

    FreemiumOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSSelf-hostedWeb

    Nextcloud is a GPL-2.0 PHP server with calendar, contacts and an app store, but its performance depends on database and PHP configuration.

  • Seafile

    Self-hosted file sync and share with optional client-side encryption.

    FreemiumOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSSelf-hosted

    Seafile adds block-level sync, deduplication and per-library client-side encryption, but self-hosting it requires a database and careful upgrade handling.

  • Pydio Cells

    Self-hosted document sharing and management platform.

    FreemiumOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxWebSelf-hosted

    Pydio Cells is also a single Go binary, licensed AGPL-3.0, adding granular permissions, workflows and audit trails, though it is heavier to operate than a simple sync server.

  • FileRun

    Self-hosted file manager and sync server that uses your existing folders.

    PaidProprietaryWindowsLinuxWebSelf-hosted

    FileRun serves your existing folders with previews, WebDAV and sync clients, but it is closed source, paid beyond a small tier and needs PHP and a database.

  • Peergos

    Self-hostable encrypted storage that hides sharing metadata as well as content.

    FreemiumOpen sourceWebSelf-hosted

    Peergos is AGPL-3.0 self-hostable storage that encrypts content and sharing metadata, with a hosted option, but its clients are less polished and performance is modest.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.