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NextcloudPydio Cells
Freemium

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

 Freemium

The community edition is free and open source. Enterprise editions are paid.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted, Web Windows, macOS, 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
  • Granular permissions, workflows and audit trails for shared documents
  • Runs as a single Go binary with sync clients for every platform
  • You run the server, which means updates, backups and certificates are yours
  • Major version upgrades are known for needing careful reading
  • Enterprise features and support are paid
  • Heavier to operate than a simple file sync server
Self-hosted, Downloadable app Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0 License: AGPL-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 22, 2026

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