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Freemium

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

 Freemium

A small free tier is available. More storage comes with paid Microsoft 365 plans.

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
  • Deeply integrated into Windows and Office, including Files On-Demand
  • Storage is included with a Microsoft 365 subscription
  • You run the server, which means updates, backups and certificates are yours
  • Major version upgrades are known for needing careful reading
  • Only 5 GB free, and it inserts itself into Windows folders aggressively
  • No Linux client from Microsoft
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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