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Nextcloud

A self-hostable platform to centralize files, calendar, contacts and collaboration.

Nextcloud brings files, calendars, contacts and collaborative tools into one place. It is one of the most popular ways to regain control over personal or team data while keeping a modern user experience.

Nextcloud

Why use Nextcloud?

Nextcloud is often one of the core building blocks of a self-hosted setup. It lets you store, sync and share files while also providing calendars, contacts, notes and collaborative features depending on the apps you enable.

Who is it for?

  • People looking for an alternative to Google Drive or Dropbox
  • Households wanting to centralize documents
  • Small teams needing a self-hosted collaboration base

Strengths

  • Feature-rich platform
  • Mature ecosystem of apps
  • Multi-device sync
  • File sharing and collaboration

Things to keep in mind

  • Can become heavy depending on enabled modules
  • Needs proper backups and update hygiene
  • More comfortable with well-planned storage