What does Nextcloud replace?

Nextcloud is a free alternative to Google Workspace ($84/yr), Dropbox ($119.88/yr), Google One ($119.88/yr) and iCloud+ ($119.88/yr).

Is Nextcloud open source?

Yes. Nextcloud is licensed under AGPL-3.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.

Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).

Yes. Nextcloud is a server app you run on your own server.

A free, open-source alternative to Google Workspace, Dropbox, Google One and iCloud+. Switching saves up to $119.88/yr at list price.

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Self-hosted server

Open source · AGPL-3.0 Linux Self-hostable

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Self-host

Runs on your own Linux server. Setup docs are on nextcloud.com.

What does Nextcloud replace?: Nextcloud is a free alternative to Google Workspace ($84/yr), Dropbox ($119.88/yr), Google One ($119.88/yr) and iCloud+ ($119.88/yr).
Is Nextcloud open source?: Yes. Nextcloud is licensed under AGPL-3.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.
Does Nextcloud run on Linux?: Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).
Can you self-host Nextcloud?: Yes. Nextcloud is a server app you run on your own server.