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Nextcloud vs ownCloud Server
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| Fact | Nextcloud | ownCloud Server |
|---|---|---|
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 37k | 8.8k |
| Latest | v35.0.1 | v10.16.6 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 7 days between releases | about 6 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 41+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Dropbox. Alternatives to Dropbox →
Full replacementNextcloudFile sync with desktop and mobile clients, sharing links and versioning, self-hosted.
Full replacementownCloud ServerSelf-hosted file storage with desktop and mobile sync clients and share links.
Both replace Google Drive. Alternatives to Google Drive →
Full replacementNextcloudFiles plus collaborative documents through its office integration, self-hosted.
PartialownCloud ServerSelf-hosted file storage and sharing, with document editing only through an integrated office server.
Nextcloud
- v35.0.12026-09-24
- v35.0.1rc12026-09-20pre-release
- v35.0.02026-09-15
- v35.0.0rc42026-09-10pre-release
- v32.0.152026-09-10
Nextcloud
unsigned The latest release, v35.0.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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ownCloud Server
✓ signed The latest release, v10.16.6, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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