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Freemium

15 GB free with a Google account; more storage and Workspace plans are paid.

 Freemium

The server and clients are free and open source. Nextcloud GmbH sells enterprise support…

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted, Web
  • 15 GB of free storage
  • Close integration with Google Docs, Sheets and Slides
  • Your storage limit is your own disk, and your data never leaves it
  • Desktop client supports virtual files, so a big library costs no local space
  • Requires a Google account
  • No official Linux desktop client
  • You run the server, which means updates, backups and certificates are yours
  • Major version upgrades are known for needing careful reading
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service Self-hosted, Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0
Account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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