ownCloud

owncloud.com
Cloud Infrastructure
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Share files and folders, easy and secure

How to Replace ownCloud

Overview

ownCloud is a secure cloud platform for file sharing, real-time collaboration, and data sovereignty. It enables teams to store, share, and work on documents together while maintaining complete control over their data through on-premises or hybrid deployments. The platform is trusted by 200 million users worldwide and offers enterprise-grade security, compliance, and collaboration features.

Features

55 features across 18 categories

Administration(1)

Custom Groups

Let users create groups to share data with multiple people, lightening admin workload

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Analytics(1)

Metrics AppPremium

Get an overview of your key performance indicators on a practical, clear platform

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Authentication(5)

Active Directory and LDAPPremium

Speed up ownCloud integration by leveraging existing user data through Microsoft Active Directory or LDAP

FaceID

Let users unlock their ownCloud App with a smile on iOS and Android

OAuth2Premium

Enhancing security through the open standard for access delegation

OpenID ConnectPremium

Delegate user authentication and client authorization to an Identity Provider using the open standard

Single Sign OnPremium

Manage user access through OpenID Connect atop OAuth2

Also in: LastPass, Dashlane, 1Password

Automation(1)

Apple Shortcuts

Create automations using the ownCloud App on iOS

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Collaboration(9)

Comments

Let users weigh in directly on files and folders

Federated Cloud SharingPremium

Share files and folders with users of other ownClouds, fit for multinational deployment

File Drop Folders

Collect files in public upload-only folders, handy for bids, homework and feedback

File Locking

Lock files to prevent conflicts while editing

Guest Users

Let select external contacts login to access select files and folders, speeding up coordination

Public Link Sharing

Share files and folders with outside contacts, protected by passwords and expiry dates

Real-time Content Collaboration

Collaborate on documents in real-time with team members

SpacesPremium

Revolutionary project folder concept designed for seamless digital collaboration with compliance, data control and security

Web OfficePremium

Suite of powerful integrations including OnlyOffice, Microsoft 365, Collabora Online and Microsoft Office Online for seamless secure collaboration

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Compliance(1)

AuditingPremium

Log actions of users and admins for compliance and security purposes

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Core(3)

100% Open Source

Fully open source codebase available for inspection and modification

File Sync and Share

Core file synchronization and sharing capabilities across devices and users

Unlimited File Size

ownCloud can handle any file you throw at it

Customization(1)

ThemingPremium

Make staff feel at home by theming the Web App, Desktop Clients and Mobile Apps

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Desktop(1)

Desktop App

Access and sync files and folders, work on remote files right from the desktop

Extensibility(2)

Access to Community Apps

Access to community-developed applications and extensions

Marketplace

Adapt ownCloud by installing helpful addons and features from the Marketplace

Integration(11)

Collabora IntegrationPremium

Real-time collaboration across locations and devices

eM Client PluginPremium

Avoid inconvenient file attachments to emails and instead use secure links directly from ownCloud

External StoragePremium

Create a single point of access by mounting storage like S3, Dropbox, SharePoint and more

Microsoft 365 IntegrationPremium

Collaborate in a GDPR-compliant way in a familiar Microsoft environment

Microsoft Teams IntegrationPremium

Extension for Microsoft Teams that makes ownCloud accessible as a tab directly in Teams

OnlyOffice IntegrationPremium

Lets users access, author, share and collaboratively edit office files directly from the ownCloud frontend in real time

Outlook PluginPremium

Automagically turn Outlook attachments into secure links without file size limits

Splunk IntegrationPremium

The Splunk integration provides detailed analysis for auditing files, logins and actions of users and administrators

Storage APIPremium

Create scalable custom integrations for external storage backends, even for tape drives

WebDAV Integration

Let users integrate ownCloud into their devices by mounting them as network folders

Windows Network Drive IntegrationPremium

Integrate your file server (WND, SMB or Samba) into ownCloud without a VPN

Management(2)

File LifecyclePremium

Automatically archive and then delete files that are no longer needed, ensuring data protection compliance

Virtual File SystemPremium

Let users sync virtual files, saving on storage and bandwidth

Mobile(5)

Android App

Let users access, share and edit their files and folders on the go from Android devices

Document Scanner

Let users scan documents with their iPhone

iOS App

Let users access, share and edit their files and folders on the go from iOS devices

iOS Markup

Annotate and mark up PDFs and images in the iOS App for colorful productivity on the go

Mouse and Keyboard on iOS

The ownCloud App gives iPad users extra features to make their tablet a full desktop replacement

Monitoring(1)

Activity Stream

Keep track of colleagues' progress and see who did what in which file or folder

Security(8)

AntivirusPremium

Avoid threats by inspecting files for infections

Comprehensive EncryptionPremium

Safeguard data through state-of-the-art cryptographic measures

Document ClassificationPremium

Protect files automatically based on content and tags

End-To-End EncryptionPremium

Secure all data transfers using highly efficient end-to-end encryption

File FirewallPremium

Avoid threats by inspecting access requests for admissibility

Multi-Factor AuthenticationPremium

Ask for two or more factors for login, such as passwords, one-time codes and biometrical data

Ransomware ProtectionPremium

Prevent unrecoverable data loss by blocking infected systems from uploading and restoring affected data

True Secure ViewPremium

Let users safely distribute confidential documents with maximum control

Support(1)

Access to Community Forum

Access to community forum for support and discussion

Web(1)

Web App

Let users work in any common browser, reducing platform dependency

Pricing

Community

Free
  • Unlimited users
  • Self-managed, on-premises
  • File sync and share
  • 100% open source
  • Access to community apps
  • Access to community forum
  • Desktop & mobile apps

Basic

Custom
  • File sync and share
  • Enterprise features
  • Customer support included

Standard

From 25 users
  • On-premises deployment
  • File sync and share
  • Annual commitment, billed yearly
  • 9x5 email support with 2h reaction time
  • Access to customer portal
  • Desktop & mobile apps
  • Enterprise features
  • Commercial license for core and Enterprise modules

Enterprise

Popular
From 25 users
  • On-premises or custom subscription
  • File sync and share
  • Additional Enterprise features
  • Annual commitment, billed yearly
  • 12x5 global email and phone support with 2h reaction time
  • Access to customer portal
  • Desktop & mobile apps with pro features
  • Custom branding for apps on demand
  • Commercial license for core and Enterprise modules

ownCloud.online For Single Users

1 to 4 users
  • 500GB of secure cloud storage
  • Hosted in Germany
  • Customer support
  • Mobile & desktop apps
  • 180 days file recovery
  • 256-bit AES and SSL/TLS encryption
  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • End-to-end encryption
  • User- and company-managed groups
  • Free guest accounts
  • File Firewall

ownCloud.online For Teams

Popular
From 5 users
  • 1,000GB of secure cloud storage
  • 200GB extra storage per additional user
  • Hosted in Germany
  • Customer support
  • Mobile & desktop apps
  • 180 days file recovery
  • 256-bit AES and SSL/TLS encryption
  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • End-to-end encryption
  • User- and company-managed groups
  • Free guest accounts
  • File Firewall

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for ownCloud. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a ownCloud alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 55 features.

Buy ownCloud

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$48,000
Maintenance$720/mo
3-year total$73,920
Dev time~4 months

Buying ownCloud saves ~$73,920 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 55 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

14 known integrations

Amazon S3CollaboraCollabora OnlineDropboxeM ClientLDAPMicrosoft 365Microsoft Active DirectoryMicrosoft Office OnlineMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsOnlyOfficeSharePointSplunk