Nextcloud
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Open source content collaboration platform - The better Microsoft 365 for private clouds
How to Replace NextcloudOverview
Features
69 features across 20 categories
AI(17)
AI-powered text processing tasks including summarization, sentence reformulation, and headline generation
Allow Nextcloud Assistant to gather information from various apps and perform actions like creating calendar events, reading and sending messages
Generate images for any purpose with built-in feature creating unique illustrations based on custom prompts
Record speech or upload audio file and transform it to text using AI in Nextcloud Assistant interface
Dialog format chat with AI to give prompts and ask questions with conversation memory for natural interactions
Smart chatbot that can access data and answer questions about documentation, contracts, papers, and reports with manually defined scope
AI feature powered by context awareness which derives context from existing files to convey tone, wording, and structure for creating new texts
Generate documents, spreadsheets, presentations and PDFs using AI for product meeting notes, support tickets, and project outlines
Assistant integration in Mail allows users to request summarization of email threads
AI feature in Text app allowing users to select text and request operations like summarize, reword, create headline and insert results
Automatic AI-powered subtitle generation for calls in Nextcloud Talk
Real-time AI translation in Nextcloud Talk calls
First local AI assistant built into Nextcloud Hub, integrated across apps to generate content, answer questions about data, summarize emails, translate, and more
AI-powered feature in Nextcloud Mail to find the right words for email replies
Assistant integrated in Talk as a bot users can talk to for chat and call summaries
AI feature that analyzes long text and composes accurate detailed list of topics discussed to help categorize texts
Translate app available from Assistant menu with support for hundreds of languages with detection and translation capabilities
Accessibility(1)
Accessibility feature with extensive keyboard accessibility and screen reader support for users with visual impairments
Automation(2)
Set of intuitive automation components allowing organizations to automate and streamline internal workflows
Enterprise feature for workflow handling and automation
Collaboration(12)
Automatically accept all incoming shares or choose case-by-case acceptance
Share images, documents and music with password protected links, File Drop, real-time editing, file locking, version control, and sharing management
Add descriptions to public links for organization and identification
Lock files so others know you are working with them
Transfer ownership of files and folders to other users
Share with individual users, groups or create custom groups with Circles app
Allows people to self-organize in groups to work on common tasks, share and track team-related resources easily with integrated dashboard widget and redesigned UI
Canvas-like whiteboard for collaborative sketching, planning and brainstorming with multiple colors, stroke types, shapes, images and arrows
Share photo galleries with control options
Share public links with read-only, secure view (no download/print/copy-paste) or editing capabilities
Attach notes to shares, either to Nextcloud user or to public link
Tag and comment on files with visibility of tags and comments by others
Communication(3)
On-premise, private audio/video conferencing and text chat through browser and mobile interfaces with integrated screen sharing and SIP integration
Effortless, resilient contacting by assigning unique extensions or phone numbers to each user for swift calls within Nextcloud Talk with automatic call redirecting
SIP bridge connects Nextcloud Talk to SIP provider for phone dial-in and dial-out capability
Customization(1)
Easy integrated branding support for enterprise customers with custom logos, colors, login graphics, and branded clients for MSI and MDM deployment
Data Management(2)
Easy data migration, export, and import of files, tasks, and users built on open standards for strong interoperability
Structured data management application, impressive alternative to Microsoft SharePoint Lists or Airtable
Deployment(1)
Docker and VM image deployments with direct deployment options in Azure and AWS for small and medium business
Desktop Client(1)
Sync and collaborate on desktop or laptop with client-side encryption, multiple accounts, and remote wipe capabilities
File Management(2)
Self-hosted file storage and sync platform with powerful collaboration capabilities including desktop, mobile and web interfaces
Previous versions of modified files are retained and can be restored
Integration(3)
Support for Microsoft Office Online Server connector for viewing and editing documents within Nextcloud
Bi-directional syncing with Microsoft Exchange for seamless contact and agenda synchronization
Enterprise capability for Windows Network Drive support
Knowledge Management(1)
Knowledge management space and knowledge base for organization where important information and know-how is stored
Mobile Client(1)
Modern and intuitive mobile app for accessing, syncing and sharing files on Android devices with offline support and auto-upload
Monitoring(1)
Monitors mission-critical systems for security, performance and other issues
Notifications(2)
See what is happening with your data in activity feed with mail and RSS feed notifications
Real-time notifications on comments, mentions and new shares with mail and RSS feed options
Office Suite(2)
Powerful LibreOffice-based online office suite with collaborative editing, supporting all major document, spreadsheet and presentation file formats
Edit documents with others using Collabora Online or ONLYOFFICE with seamless transition to chat or video calls
Productivity(3)
Create customizable forms and surveys without limitations with secure data processing, unlimited questions and responses
Integrates Calendar, Contacts, Mail and other productivity features to help teams get their work done faster, easier and on their terms
Ideal note-taking app with simple features, categories for organization and Markdown syntax support
Scalability(1)
True globally scalable solution for deployments with hundreds of millions of users
Search(1)
Search by file name, tags, comments or file content with full-text search app
Security(12)
Enterprise feature for audit-ready logging and compliance tracking
Logs invalid login attempts and slows down multiple attempts from single IP address or IPv6 range with password reset token invalidation
Automatic labels on files based on properties and metadata to automate access restrictions with automatic updates when document properties change
Unique public/private key combination for each user with certificate checking and Trust On First Use verification
Define rules for data retention allowing regular cleanup of files or ensuring data stays put for set amount of time
End-to-end encrypted calls in Nextcloud Talk
End-to-end encrypted file sharing with other users without password entry
Enterprise-grade seamlessly integrated solution for end-to-end encryption with client-side encryption for folders and calls
Support for Hardware Security Module for enterprise environments enabling securely issuing new keys to users
Offline administrator recovery key kept in physically separated location for data recovery
Enterprise feature for setting password policies
Enterprise capability for SAML authentication
Pricing
Nextcloud Files Standard
- ✓Nextcloud Files
- ✓Mobile and desktop clients
- ✓Enterprise capabilities
- ✓Fully Open Source
- ✓Nextcloud Guard
- ✓Branding
- ✓MDM supported
- ✓Installation review
- ✓Maintenance life cycle (1 year)
- ✓Early security and stability patches
- ✓Portal support
- ✓Email support (business hours)
- ✓Migration support
Nextcloud Files Premium
- ✓Nextcloud Files
- ✓Mobile and desktop clients
- ✓Enterprise capabilities
- ✓Fully Open Source
- ✓Nextcloud Guard
- ✓Branding
- ✓MDM supported
- ✓Installation review
- ✓Custom consulting and integrations
- ✓Upgrade stand-by support
- ✓Extended support
- ✓Maintenance life cycle (5+ years)
- ✓Early security and stability patches
- ✓Portal support
- ✓Email support (extended business hours)
- ✓Reaction time (1 business day)
Nextcloud Files Ultimate
Popular- ✓Nextcloud Files
- ✓Nextcloud Assistant
- ✓Nextcloud Flow
- ✓Nextcloud Whiteboard
- ✓Mobile and desktop clients
- ✓Enterprise capabilities
- ✓Fully Open Source
- ✓Nextcloud Guard
- ✓Branding
- ✓MDM supported
- ✓Installation review
- ✓Custom consulting and integrations
- ✓Upgrade stand-by support
- ✓Support for clustered instances
- ✓SLA on fixes
- ✓Extended support
- ✓Maintenance life cycle (5+ years)
- ✓Early security and stability patches
- ✓Portal support
- ✓Email support (up to 24/7)
- ✓Phone support (up to 24/7)
- ✓Nextcloud Tables
- ✓Nextcloud Collectives
- ✓Nextcloud Notes
- ✓Nextcloud Forms
- ✓Slack Integration
- ✓Miro Integration
- ✓GitHub Integration
- ✓GitLab Integration
- ✓Jira Integration
- ✓Mattermost Integration
- ✓Notion Integration
- ✓Nextcloud Exchange Connector
- ✓Microsoft Teams Integration
- ✓Microsoft Office Online Server Connector
- ✓Reaction time (1h, 4h, 12h or 24h)
Nextcloud Talk Standard
- ✓Nextcloud Talk
- ✓SIP bridge for phone dial-in and dial-out
- ✓Mobile and desktop clients
- ✓Enterprise capabilities
- ✓Fully Open Source
- ✓Nextcloud Guard
- ✓Branding
- ✓Installation review
- ✓Custom consulting and integrations
- ✓Maintenance life cycle (1 year)
- ✓Early security and stability patches
- ✓Portal support
- ✓Email support (business hours)
- ✓Reaction time (2 business days)
Cost Calculator
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Should you build a Nextcloud alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 69 features.
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Buying Nextcloud saves ~$92,400 over 3 years vs building.
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Integrations
18 known integrations