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Nextcloud vs Cloudreve: catalog facts
NextcloudCloudreve
Freemium

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

Freemium

The open-source edition is free to self-host; a paid Pro edition is also offered.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted, Web Web, Self-hosted
  • 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
  • Self-hosted file storage and sharing
  • Supports multiple storage backends
  • You run the server, which means updates, backups and certificates are yours
  • Major version upgrades are known for needing careful reading
  • Project website is in Chinese
  • Requires your own server to run
Self-hosted, Downloadable app Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0 License: GPL-3.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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