Nextcloud vs ownCloud vs Seafile
The best private clouds to replace Google Drive. Nextcloud is the most complete (apps, calendar, docs); Seafile focuses on fast, reliable file sync.
| Tool | ★ GitHub | License | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| | 36,094 | AGPL-3.0 | PHP, deb |
| | 8,805 | AGPL-3.0 | PHP, Docker, deb |
| | 14,942 | GPL-2.0, GPL-3.0, AGPL-3.0, Apache-2.0 | C |
Popularity (★ on GitHub)
Nextcloud is a complete private-cloud suite: files, calendar, contacts, email, calls and document editing. It's the most robust self-hosted alternative to Google Drive and Microsoft 365, with a huge ecosystem of apps.
All-in-one solution for saving, synchronizing, viewing, editing and sharing files, calendars, address books and more.
File hosting and sharing solution primary for teams and organizations.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best self-hosted alternative among Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile?
It depends on your case. Nextcloud is the most popular (36,094 stars). Compare license, platform and features in the table above.
Are Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile free?
Yes, they're all open source and self-hosted — you run them on your own server with no monthly fee.