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Nextcloud vs Syncthing: What are the differences?

Developers describe Nextcloud as "A self-hosted productivity platform that keeps you in control". A suite of client-server software for creating and using file hosting services The most deployed self-hosted file share and collaboration platform on the web. Access & collaborate across your devices. On the other hand, Syncthing is detailed as "*Open Source Continuous File Synchronization *". It is a continuous file synchronization program. It synchronizes files between two or more computers and replaces proprietary sync and cloud services with something open, trustworthy and decentralized. Your data is your data alone and you deserve to choose where it is stored, if it is shared with some third party and how it's transmitted over the internet.

Nextcloud and Syncthing can be categorized as "File Storage" tools.

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Pros of Nextcloud
Pros of Syncthing
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    Free
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    Synchronous with all devices
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    Simplistic
  • 2
    Open Source
  • 1
    Convenient to use
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    Offline

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Cons of Nextcloud
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      Not intuitive how to set up on a headless machine

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    What is Nextcloud?

    A suite of client-server software for creating and using file hosting services The most deployed self-hosted file share and collaboration platform on the web. Access & collaborate across your devices.

    What is Syncthing?

    It is a continuous file synchronization program. It synchronizes files between two or more computers and replaces proprietary sync and cloud services with something open, trustworthy and decentralized. Your data is your data alone and you deserve to choose where it is stored, if it is shared with some third party and how it's transmitted over the internet.

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    What are some alternatives to Nextcloud and Syncthing?
    Dropbox
    Harness the power of Dropbox. Connect to an account, upload, download, search, and more.
    Seafile
    A file syncing and collaboration platform for enterprise. It provides Dropbox like file syncing. It also comes with rich collaboration features, includes file preview, discussion, wiki. The goal is to help customers to build an unified and easy-to-use file management platform behind their firewalls.
    ownCloud
    It is an open source, self-hosted file sync and share app platform. Access & sync your files, contacts, calendars & bookmarks across your devices. You decide what happens with your data, where it is and who can access it.
    Alfresco
    Alfresco Platform is an open, modern and secure system that intelligently activates process and content to accelerate the flow of business.
    Microsoft SharePoint
    It empowers teamwork with dynamic and productive team sites for every project team, department, and division. Share and manage content, knowledge, and applications to empower teamwork, quickly find information, and seamlessly collaborate across the organization.
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