Compare software

webdav vs Nextcloud: catalog facts
webdavNextcloud
Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

Freemium

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

Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted, Web
  • Provides a standalone WebDAV server
  • Can be installed as a binary or run in Docker
  • 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
  • Requires a WebDAV-compatible client to access shared files
  • You run the server, which means updates, backups and certificates are yours
  • Major version upgrades are known for needing careful reading
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Self-hosted, Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.