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Nextcloud vs Box: catalog facts
NextcloudBox
Freemium

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

Freemium

A limited personal free tier is available. Business plans are paid.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted, Web Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
  • 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
  • Retention, classification and audit controls built for regulated organisations
  • Drive client mounts the whole library without downloading it
  • You run the server, which means updates, backups and certificates are yours
  • Major version upgrades are known for needing careful reading
  • Priced and designed for organisations rather than individuals
  • Personal free tier caps file size tightly
Self-hosted, Downloadable app Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-2.0 License not stated
No account needed Account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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