Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own ownCloud

Replace ownCloud with a custom build. Share files and folders, easy and secure

Few Days
55 features14 integrations3-5 days

Estimated Timeline

Based on 55 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.

1
Architecture & setup
Half day
2
Core features
2-3 days
3
Testing & polish
1 day

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Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 55 features

Integration(11 features)

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

+6 more in this category

Collaboration(9 features)

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

+4 more in this category

Security(8 features)

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

+3 more in this category

Authentication(5 features)

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

Mobile(5 features)

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

Core(3 features)

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

Extensibility(2 features)

Access to Community Apps

Access to community-developed applications and extensions

Marketplace

Adapt ownCloud by installing helpful addons and features from the Marketplace

Management(2 features)

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

Cost Calculator

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

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