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Nextcloud vs Resilio Sync: catalog facts
NextcloudResilio Sync
Freemium

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

Free

Free for personal use. Business editions are paid.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted, Web Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • 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
  • Files sync directly between your devices with no cloud storage involved
  • Fast on a local network and works well with very large libraries
  • You run the server, which means updates, backups and certificates are yours
  • Major version upgrades are known for needing careful reading
  • Closed source, so the protocol and crypto cannot be audited
  • Both devices must be online at the same time to sync
Self-hosted, Downloadable app Downloadable app
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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