Last checked October 15, 2026

Nextcloud

Nextcloud syncs files through desktop and mobile clients, shares links, and keeps versions. It is AGPL-3.0. Office editing, chat, and calendars are separate apps on the same server.

Open sourceAGPL-3.0IndividualsSmall teamsEnterprisesPrivacy-conscious

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Free tier

The server is free to host. Nextcloud GmbH sells enterprise support. Many hosting companies sell managed Nextcloud.

Hosted

No hosted price recorded.

Self-host

Moderate. A small team fits in Docker or a snap. Backups, upgrades, and the office suite are the ongoing work. About $8–20/mo for a small team. Unverified estimate.

Drop-in scores

Replacing Dropbox100% of the checklist checked.
Replacing Google Drive100% of the checklist checked.

Sources checked

https://nextcloud.com