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OpenCloud vs Nextcloud: catalog facts
OpenCloudNextcloud
Freemium

The open-source server is free to self-host; paid plans are listed on the pricing page.

Freemium

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

Android, Web, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted, Web
  • Open source and self-hosted
  • Built for large data volumes and many users
  • 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
  • Aimed mainly at organisations rather than single users
  • Running it requires your own server
  • You run the server, which means updates, backups and certificates are yours
  • Major version upgrades are known for needing careful reading
Self-hosted Self-hosted, Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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