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Nextcloud vs Syncthing

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NextcloudSyncthing
LanguagePHPGo
LicenceAGPL-3.0MPL-2.0
Stars37k89k
Latestv35.0.1v2.1.6
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 7 days between releasestoo few releases
Active contributors41+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days10 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Dropbox. Alternatives to Dropbox →

    Full replacementNextcloudFile sync with desktop and mobile clients, sharing links and versioning, self-hosted.

    PartialSyncthingSyncs folders directly between your own devices, with no server and no web access to the files.

  • Both replace Google Drive. Alternatives to Google Drive →

    Full replacementNextcloudFiles plus collaborative documents through its office integration, self-hosted.

    PartialSyncthingSyncs folders directly between your own devices, with no server and no web access to the files.

  • Both replace iCloud Drive. Alternatives to iCloud Drive →

    Full replacementNextcloudFile sync with desktop and mobile clients, sharing links and versioning, self-hosted.

    PartialSyncthingSyncs folders directly between your own devices, with no server and no web access to the files.