What is Nextcloud?
Nextcloud is the leading open-source collaboration platform, providing a complete alternative to Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 that organizations can self-host on their own European infrastructure. The German company Nextcloud GmbH develops the software and offers enterprise support and hosting services. Nextcloud Hub combines file hosting (Nextcloud Files), video conferencing (Nextcloud Talk), and productivity tools (Nextcloud Groupware including calendar, contacts, and email integration). By self-hosting Nextcloud, organizations achieve true data sovereignty – their files never touch third-party servers, remain entirely under their control, and stay within EU jurisdiction.
Key Features
- ✓Open-source file sync and share
- ✓Video and audio conferencing (Nextcloud Talk)
- ✓Calendar and contacts (Groupware)
- ✓Collaborative document editing
- ✓Mobile and desktop apps for all platforms
- ✓End-to-end encryption option
- ✓Extensive app ecosystem (100+ apps)
- ✓Active Directory / LDAP integration
- ✓Two-factor authentication
- ✓File versioning and recovery
- ✓Sharing with password protection and expiry
- ✓Enterprise support available from Nextcloud GmbH
🔒 Privacy & Data Protection
Nextcloud provides the ultimate in data privacy: complete self-hosting. When deployed on your own European servers (or with a European provider like Hetzner), your data never leaves your control. The German company behind Nextcloud ensures the software meets GDPR requirements and enterprise security standards. There is no telemetry, no data collection, and no dependency on third-party cloud services. Many European governments, hospitals, and universities trust Nextcloud for this reason. For organizations requiring compliance with strict data regulations, Nextcloud is the gold standard.
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💰 Pricing
Nextcloud is free and open-source software. You can download and deploy it on your own servers at no cost. For enterprises requiring support, security updates, and compliance certifications, Nextcloud GmbH offers paid tiers including Nextcloud Enterprise. Managed hosting options are also available from Nextcloud partners. The free tier is fully functional and suitable for personal or small team use.
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