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Nextcloud vs FileRun: catalog facts
NextcloudFileRun
Freemium

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

Paid

A paid licence is required beyond the limited free tier.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted, Web Windows, Linux, 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
  • Uses your existing folder structure rather than an opaque storage layer
  • Document and media previews plus WebDAV and sync clients
  • You run the server, which means updates, backups and certificates are yours
  • Major version upgrades are known for needing careful reading
  • Paid licence for anything beyond a small free tier
  • Requires PHP, a database and a web server
Self-hosted, Downloadable app Self-hosted
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-2.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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