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Nextcloud vs ShareFile: catalog facts
NextcloudShareFile
Freemium

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

Paid

Paid subscription service for businesses.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted, Web macOS, 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
  • Client portals for collecting and sending documents
  • Built-in e-signatures, forms and approvals
  • You run the server, which means updates, backups and certificates are yours
  • Major version upgrades are known for needing careful reading
  • Requires a paid business subscription
  • Aimed at organisations rather than individuals
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 October 2, 2026

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