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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Nextcloud

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/ANextcloud offers their open source, self-hosted Content Collaboration Platform, combining what they describe as an easy user interface for consumer-grade cloud solutions with the security and compliance measures enterprises need. Nextcloud brings together universal access to data through mobile, desktop and web interfaces with next-generation, on-premise secure communication and collaboration features like real-time document editing, chat and video calls, putting them under…N/A

    QNAP NAS

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AQNAP offers a wide array of network-attached storage units for SMBs, home, and enterprise.N/A
    Pricing
    NextcloudQNAP NAS
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    NextcloudQNAP NAS
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    13 Answers
    100%
    Would buy again
    5 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    13 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    13 Answers
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    5 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    11 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    5 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    13 Answers
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    5 Answers
    Features
    NextcloudQNAP NAS
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Nextcloud and QNAP NAS
    Feature
    Nextcloud
    8.9
    13 Ratings
    6% above category average
    QNAP NAS
    -
    Ratings
    Versioning8.511 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video files8.012 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audio files9.511 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document collaboration8.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access control9.013 Ratings00 Ratings
    File search9.012 Ratings00 Ratings
    Device sync10.013 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Security & Administration
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Nextcloud and QNAP NAS
    Feature
    Nextcloud
    9.2
    13 Ratings
    6% above category average
    QNAP NAS
    -
    Ratings
    User and role management8.013 Ratings00 Ratings
    File organization9.512 Ratings00 Ratings
    Device management10.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Platform
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Nextcloud and QNAP NAS
    Feature
    Nextcloud
    8.5
    12 Ratings
    2% below category average
    QNAP NAS
    -
    Ratings
    Performance8.012 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reliability9.012 Ratings00 Ratings
    Storage Reports8.510 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Score8.4 out of 10
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    Enterprises
    ownCloud
    Score9.2 out of 10
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    Score8.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    NextcloudQNAP NAS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.5
    (13 ratings)
    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    NextcloudQNAP NAS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Nextcloud
    For a SOHO business, this solution is ideal. You don't need to administrative overhead of other products like GSuite, and it saves licensing costs. The maintenance effort is minimal as long as you use their default applications. Migrations to newer versions can be done with a few commands and run automatically. If you're planning on using Nextcloud in large deployments with many users, you'll start to see higher costs on your resources and maintenance. There will be a point at which Gsuite becomes easier to manage.
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    QNAP Systems
    I've been using QNAP NAS for a while now, and it's been great for my home setup. The interface is pretty user-friendly, even for someone who's not super techy, but there are plenty of advanced features to dig into if you need them. Setup was straightforward, and I love how easy it is to access my files remotely. The apps work well, and I've had no major issues with performance. It's been reliable, and I feel like my data is secure. Overall, it's just a solid piece of gear that does exactly what I need. Highly recommend! 10/10 from me!
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    Pros
    Nextcloud
    • Remote collaboration platform with just the right tools.
    • Ease of access from any device, anywhere.
    • Solid templates for development teams to collaborate without distraction.
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    QNAP Systems
    • File share
    • Raid
    • Very friendly interface.
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    Cons
    Nextcloud
    • Slow in comparison to other solutions
    • May be complex for the start since there are lots of apps and features
    • May be not focusing on core topics
    Incentivized
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    QNAP Systems
    • It is not related to the QNAP NAS, but the most common problem we have experienced is with the disks themselves.
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    Usability
    Nextcloud
    It's easy to use and easy to maintain. It also provides many useful programs and plugins to make work even more productive; just check what's available and how you could use them to your advantage. Also, check the Nextcloud Files app on your phone, which makes everything available at the touch of your fingers.
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    QNAP Systems
    QNAP NAS's usability is excellent, making it accessible to both beginners and more experienced users. The setup process is straightforward, with clear instructions that guide you through everything. The user interface is intuitive, allowing you to navigate easily between settings, apps, and features. Even with its powerful functionality, such as remote access and advanced file management, it doesn’t feel overwhelming. The mobile apps make it convenient to access files on the go, and everything integrates smoothly. Whether you need basic storage or more advanced features, QNAP balances ease of use with powerful capabilities, making it a highly user-friendly NAS option.
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    Support Rating
    Nextcloud
    I never needed support as everything always worked fine. The documentation on Nextcloud website is extensive and clear. The community is very active on the forum and should support you if you don't already find what you are looking for.
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    QNAP Systems
    Customer support is effective once communication is established. A technical support person is required on both sides. The support is extremely knowledgeable and provides detailed support and explanation to any issues, as well as some will provide recommendations to the business needs as there are many different technologies or methods depending on what the business is trying to achieve.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Nextcloud
    Nextcloud stacks up pretty well against Mattermost and ownCloud. I really appreciate the fact that Nextcloud seems to integrate with other products pretty seamlessly and allows for extensibility that our product team can extend and improve functionality without a tremendous ramp-up time. We once used ownCloud in previous years, but they went the wrong way, and have found Nextcloud to be the right direction over time.
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    QNAP Systems
    Our historical supplier was a QNAP partner so we started with them.
    We resell on request also NETGEAR and Synology. Maybe is for the practice on them but we think that they are easier to use and configure.
    The thing i can affirm with convinction is that are realy durable! I think i never repaired a QNAP NAS and, we resell them from about 10 years.
    They have all the functionality we ever had to our customers.
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    Return on Investment
    Nextcloud
    • It allowed us access to our files from any device over the internet.
    • It helped manage and organize our file sharing with third parties.
    • It provided a secure wrapper for accessing files.
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    QNAP Systems
    • I cannot quantify, but it really saves a lot of money for backup.
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