Syncthing vs Nextcloud: catalog facts
 Syncthing |  Nextcloud |
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Free Free software; the Syncthing Foundation is funded by donations. There is no storage cost… |
Freemium The server and clients are free and open source. Nextcloud GmbH sells enterprise support… |
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Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line, Self-hosted |
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted, Web |
- No central server: none of your data is stored anywhere except on your own computers
- All traffic is TLS encrypted with perfect forward secrecy, and every device is authenticated by certificate
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- 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
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- The official Android app was archived in December 2024; Android users rely on a community fork
- Both devices must be online at the same time for changes to move
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- You run the server, which means updates, backups and certificates are yours
- Major version upgrades are known for needing careful reading
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Downloadable app, Self-hosted |
Self-hosted, Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License: MPL-2.0 |
License: GPL-2.0 |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 20, 2026 | Checked September 21, 2026 |
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