Self-hosted open-source cloud storage and an alternative to Google Drive and Dropbox. It covers file sync, share links, calendar, contacts and online document editing.
Free alternative to
Code activity
- Stars
- 37,441
- Forks
- 5,342
- Open issues & PRs
- 3,895
- Last commit
- today
- Latest release
- 3 weeks ago
Details
- Type
- Open source
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Written in
- PHPJavaScriptTypeScriptVue
- Platforms
- Self-hosted · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone
- Ease of use
- Technical setup

Pros
- Data stays on your own server, no storage caps
- Sync apps for desktop and mobile
- Add-ons for online office, chat and video calls
Cons
- You must install, maintain and back up the server yourself
Use Nextcloud instead of
Google Drive, DropboxYour own Drive: sync, share links, calendar and online office editing.
How is the 85/100 "Health" score calculated?
Dorabot computes it weekly from public GitHub data; it is not a review of software quality: 40 points for code freshness (a commit in the last 30 days earns full points), 25 points for popularity by stars, 20 points for a recent release, 15 points for the ratio of open issues to stars. 80+ is Good, 60–79 Fair, below 60 Weak.
FAQ
Is Nextcloud free?
Yes. Nextcloud is open source (AGPL-3.0 license) and free for personal and commercial use.
Which platforms does Nextcloud run on?
Nextcloud is available for self-hosting on your own server, Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.
What can I use Nextcloud instead of?
Nextcloud is a free alternative to Google Drive, Dropbox.
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