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OpenCloud
StableOverview
Self-hosted Dropbox or Google Drive alternative for private, controlled deployment.
OpenCloud is a self-hosted alternative to Dropbox or Google Drive for people who want more control over their data and deployment.
Why people choose it
🌤️ OpenCloud is the open source platform for file management, sharing and collaboration. Simple and sovereign.
What you get
Official project pages highlight lösungen, produkt, ressourcen.
Main tradeoff
OpenCloud is best when you want control and privacy, but it usually asks you to handle your own deployment, updates, backups, and operational hardening.
Best fit
Choose OpenCloud if you want a self-hosted alternative to Dropbox or Google Drive and you are comfortable running and maintaining the stack yourself.
Interface previews
Screenshots of the OpenCloud interface.
Feature support
| Feature | Support |
|---|---|
| LösungenThis capability is highlighted on the official OpenCloud website. | Supported |
| ProduktThis capability is highlighted on the official OpenCloud website. | Supported |
| RessourcenThis capability is highlighted on the official OpenCloud website. | Supported |
| CommunityThis capability is highlighted on the official OpenCloud website. | Supported |
| Über unsThis capability is highlighted on the official OpenCloud website. | Supported |
Community signals
- Stars
- 6.1k
- Forks
- 252
- Open issues
- 469
- Last commit
- 2d ago
- Latest release
- v8.1.0
- Repo created
- Jan 2025
Includes open pull requests
6d ago
Refreshed nightly from the GitHub API.
Questions
What is OpenCloud used for?
Entdecken Sie exzellente Enterprise Cloud Services mit flexibler, sicherer und skalierbarer Infrastruktur, die Effizienz und Geschäftsprozesse optimieren.
Is OpenCloud open source?
Yes. The official repository lists the project under the Apache-2.0 license.
Is OpenCloud a self-hosted alternative to Dropbox or Google Drive?
Yes. OpenCloud fits buyers and homelab users who want a self-hosted alternative to Dropbox or Google Drive with more control over deployment and data.
Who is OpenCloud best for?
Choose OpenCloud if you want a self-hosted alternative to Dropbox or Google Drive and you are comfortable running and maintaining the stack yourself.
What is the main tradeoff with OpenCloud?
OpenCloud is best when you want control and privacy, but it usually asks you to handle your own deployment, updates, backups, and operational hardening.
Where can I learn more about OpenCloud?
Start with the official website at https://docs.opencloud.eu/ and the source repository at https://github.com/opencloud-eu/opencloud.
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