Nextcloud

Nextcloud

Nextcloud GmbH
Syncthing

Syncthing

Kastelo
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About

Nextcloud puts your data at your fingertips, under your control. Nextcloud Hub is the leading open source, on-premises content collaboration platform with a strong focus on data protection. It is deployed by tens of thousands of organizations to stay in control of their sensitive content in compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR and HIPAA. Nextcloud presents a unified, comprehensive platform addressing collaboration needs through document sharing, real-time editing, video conferencing, calendaring, mail and other capabilities. This singular approach across mobile, web and desktop interfaces provides a superior user experience and increased productivity. It is designed with an open, modular architecture that enables organizations to optimize their content collaboration both within and outside their organization.

About

Syncthing is a continuous file synchronization program. It synchronizes files between two or more computers in real time, safely protected from prying eyes. Your data is your data alone and you deserve to choose where it is stored, whether it is shared with some third party, and how it's transmitted over the internet. None of your data is ever stored anywhere else other than on your computers. There is no central server that might be compromised, legally or illegally. All communication is secured using TLS. The encryption used includes perfect forward secrecy to prevent any eavesdropper from ever gaining access to your data. Every device is identified by a strong cryptographic certificate. Only devices you have explicitly allowed can connect to your other devices. The protocol is a documented specification — no hidden magic. Any bugs found are immediately visible for anyone to browse — no hidden flaws.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Private users and small businesses use Nextcloud for free. Larger enterprises and institutions rely on Nextcloud Enterprise for reliable on-premises deployment at scale.

Audience

Users that need a file sync program

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

38 euro/user/year
Nextcloud Enterprise Basic for 100 users: €36/user/year
Nextcloud Enterprise Basic for 200 users: €28,50/user/year
Pricing tiers available up to 10mln users.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.6 / 5
ease 4.6 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 4.6 / 5
support 4.5 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Offers a wide range of apps for efficient workflow and collaboration. Features like video calls and collaborative tools are great for team projects. Effective for both personal and business file storage and management.
  • The experience with Nextcloud has been very positive as a collaborative tool in the education sector.
  • Open source. Self Hosted - perfect for home use and absolutely free. Highly secure. Available on smartphones.
  • One of the pros of Nextcloud is that it has a number of providers for free, and you can choose a provider on a single click.
  • -slower, stable growth path of scale, scope and capabilities. -APP plugin market. -integration capabilities (excellent with ONLYOFFICE). -great starter for private person with growth path into small business. -fantastic community.

Cons

  • Requires self-hosting or setting up through a Nextcloud partner. I preferred not to set it up at the moment. Although, I am capable to host it as I have hosted ownCloud earlier. I did not want to deal with port forwarding and other server related issues. So, I chose to go with a Nextcloud partner which has worked flawlessly for me.
  • To date I cannot consider a negative criterion, the developers are going in the right direction.
  • The client doesn't work well for uploading large number of small files (like old photos on phone).
  • For the time I've used the Nextcloud providers, I haven't found any issues to my attention.
  • -quality review of app plugins could be better (what works well for what version). -version handling (plugin capabilities seem to often link to specific versions). -needs to expand on developer and community efforts.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Free & Open Source. Encrypted using TLS. GUI application available - Syncthing GTK. Decentralized. Works on Windows, Linux, Mac, Android.

Cons

  • Initial config is bit complex and needs technical know how.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Nextcloud GmbH
Founded: 2016
Germany
nextcloud.com

Company Information

Kastelo
Sweden
syncthing.net

Alternatives

ONLYOFFICE Docs

ONLYOFFICE Docs

Ascensio System SIA

Alternatives

Proton Drive

Proton Drive

Proton AG
Synology Drive

Synology Drive

Synology
Nextcloud Talk

Nextcloud Talk

Nextcloud

Categories

Categories

File Sharing Supported
File Sync Supported

File Sharing Features

Audit Trail Supported
Chat / Messaging Supported
Collaboration Supported
Document Management Supported
Drag & Drop Supported
Electronic Signature Supported
Encryption Supported
File Synchronization Supported
Search Supported
User Management Supported
Version Control Supported
Workflow Management Supported

Content Collaboration Features

Client Portal Not Supported
Cloud Storage Supported
Digital Asset Management Supported
Document Creation / Editing Supported
Document Management Supported
Electronic Signature Supported
Feedback Management Not Supported
File Sharing Supported
Messaging / Discussion Supported
Real-Time / Interactive Editing Supported
Roles / Permissions Supported
Search Supported
Version Control Supported
Video / Image Editing Supported
Workflow / Approval Process Supported

Document Collaboration Features

Access Control / Permissions Supported
Autosave Supported
Chat / Messaging Supported
Cloud Storage Supported
Comments / Annotations Supported
Edit / Change Tracking Supported
Electronic Signature Supported
Multiple File Formats Supported
Pre-made Templates Supported
Search Supported
User Tagging Supported
Version Control Not Supported
Workflow / Approval Process Supported

Document Management Features

Access Controls Supported
Archiving & Retention Supported
Collaboration Tools Supported
Compliance Tracking Supported
Document Archiving Supported
Document Assembly Not Supported
Document Capture Not Supported
Document Conversion Supported
Document Delivery Not Supported
Document Indexing Supported
Document Retention Supported
Electronic Signature Supported
Email Management Supported
File Recovery Not Supported
File Type Conversion Supported
Forms Management Supported
Full Text Search Supported
Offline Access Supported
Optical Character Recognition Supported
Print Management Not Supported
Version Control Supported

Productivity Features

Collaboration Supported
Database Creation Not Supported
Document Creation Supported
File Sharing Supported
Notes Management Supported
Office Suite Supported
Presentation Tools Supported
Project Management Supported
Task Management Supported
Team Chat Supported

Screen Sharing Features

Annotations / Drawing Tools Supported
Desktop / Browser Sharing Supported
Mobile Screen Sharing Supported
Presenter Control Management Supported
Remote Control Not Supported
Screen Capture Not Supported
Screen Mirroring Not Supported
Screen Recording Not Supported

Team Communication Features

Activity / News Feed Supported
Audio Calls Supported
Calendar Management Supported
Chat / Messaging Supported
Discussion Threads Supported
File Sharing Supported
Mobile Access Supported
Push Notifications Supported
Search Supported
Surveys & Feedback Supported
Task Management Supported
Video Conferencing Supported

File Sharing Features

Audit Trail Not Supported
Chat / Messaging Not Supported
Collaboration Not Supported
Document Management Not Supported
Drag & Drop Not Supported
Electronic Signature Not Supported
Encryption Supported
File Synchronization Not Supported
Search Not Supported
User Management Not Supported
Version Control Not Supported
Workflow Management Not Supported

Integrations

Flockport Supported
TrueNAS Supported
AeroFTP Supported
Collaboard Supported
ExpanDrive Supported
GitHub Supported
HostJane Supported
Jalios Supported
Jitsi Supported
Joplin Supported
Lockystar Supported
Microsoft Outlook Supported
Motileo Supported
NetThunder Supported
OpenProject Supported
Ploi Supported
Strongbox Supported
Univention Corporate Server Supported
Whatbox Not Supported
eID Easy Supported

Integrations

Flockport Supported
TrueNAS Supported
AeroFTP Not Supported
Collaboard Not Supported
ExpanDrive Not Supported
GitHub Not Supported
HostJane Not Supported
Jalios Not Supported
Jitsi Not Supported
Joplin Not Supported
Lockystar Not Supported
Microsoft Outlook Not Supported
Motileo Not Supported
NetThunder Not Supported
OpenProject Not Supported
Ploi Not Supported
Strongbox Not Supported
Univention Corporate Server Not Supported
Whatbox Supported
eID Easy Not Supported
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