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ownCloud

Overview

What is ownCloud?

ownCloud is a self-hosted open source file syncing and sharing option, from the Boston-based company of the same name.

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Popular Features

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  • Reliability (13)
    9.1
    91%
  • Performance (13)
    8.8
    88%
  • File organization (13)
    8.7
    87%
  • Document collaboration (12)
    7.8
    78%
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Pricing

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Standard

$5

Cloud
per month

Enterprise

$12

Cloud
per month

For Teams

$13

Cloud
per month

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Demos

ownCloud Demo (Dropbox alternative) Cloud file sharing with data hosted in Canada

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demo IBM cloud Object storage with owncloud

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利用 QNAP NAS 及 ownCloud 打造高彈性檔案同步與共享系統

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Configuración de Owncloud en Servidor de Hosting Gratuito

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介紹與基本功能|利用 QNAP NAS 及 ownCloud 打造檔案同步與共享系統

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OpenTodoList for ownCloud - Early Demo

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Features

File Sharing & Management

Features that allow collaborators to view, work on, and organize files.

8.5
Avg 8.4

Cloud Storage Security & Administration

Features related to security and administration for cloud storage platforms

8.5
Avg 8.6

Cloud Storage Platform

Features around the functionality of the cloud storage platform.

8.8
Avg 8.5
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Product Details

What is ownCloud?

ownCloud Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

ownCloud is a self-hosted open source file syncing and sharing option, from the Boston-based company of the same name.

Reviewers rate Access control highest, with a score of 9.5.

The most common users of ownCloud are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

One key use case of ownCloud is its ability to facilitate easy collaboration on documents, solving the problem of exchanging files only via email. Users in organizations can access and share documents across different departments through the ownCloud desktop sync apps. With virtual users having different main folders that can be shared with groups for read-only or read-write access, teams can collaborate seamlessly within their respective areas of expertise.

Additionally, ownCloud offers a secure and convenient way for users to access files on the go through its mobile app. This feature is especially beneficial for IT contractors and business professionals who need to access business information anywhere with an internet connection, even with limited functionality offline. The software's auto-backup feature also ensures that all company data is securely stored on a remote server, providing peace of mind for businesses.

For small to medium enterprises, ownCloud is considered a great fit due to its enterprise features and ease of setup. It allows businesses to manage file sharing securely with employees, partners, and customers through a private cloud infrastructure based on ownCloud. This makes it ideal for sharing work with clients, providing full control over file usage and the ability to set up individual folders for clients. Moreover, ownCloud provides full control over data, eliminating concerns about information misuse or industrial espionage.

In educational districts and research groups, ownCloud serves as a reliable solution for uploading, managing, and accessing documents across different locations. Its cloud services, file syncing capabilities, and the ability to share large files among team members make it an indispensable tool for collaboration. Additionally, web design companies utilize ownCloud to store and transfer design assets and large files, especially in photography projects. The software's easy sharing of files through sharable links and secure browsing of online pictures make it a versatile solution for various industries.

Personal users also find value in ownCloud due to its storage capacity, offering more space compared to free solutions like Gdrive. They appreciate the ease of file exchange with no password issues and the ability to set expiration dates for shared links. Furthermore, ownCloud serves as an access point for mobile users to connect with the corporate office, ensuring seamless integration of personal and corporate data while enjoying enterprise-level features for personal needs.

In conclusion, ownCloud offers a wide range of use cases across different industries. Whether it's facilitating collaboration within organizations, providing secure access to files on the go, or managing file sharing with clients and partners, ownCloud has proven to be a valuable solution. Its enterprise features, ease of setup, and full control over

High Scalability: Many users have praised ownCloud for its high scalability, with several reviewers mentioning that the software is suitable for businesses of various sizes. This indicates that ownCloud can efficiently handle a large number of users and adapt to different environments.

Cross-Platform Compatibility: Numerous reviewers appreciate ownCloud's sync clients for all major platforms, including Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, Android, and iOS. This allows users to seamlessly access their files across different devices and operating systems.

User-Friendly Interface: Several users have mentioned that setting up the environment in ownCloud is easy and quick. They found it simple to create user groups, assign folder ownership, and manage user permissions. This suggests that ownCloud offers a user-friendly interface for managing user access and organizing files.

Inefficient Collaborative Editing: Some users have expressed that the collaborative editing feature in ownCloud is not as efficient as other platforms like Office365 or desktop online Office editing. They feel that the integration with Collabora Libreoffice online is still sub-par, impacting their productivity.

Absence of Calendar and Contacts Apps: Several reviewers have mentioned that the absence of Calendar and Contacts apps in the basic core of ownCloud makes it difficult to deploy them in common email clients such as Outlook or Thunderbird. They point out that separate CalDAV and CardDAV plugins need to be installed, adding complexity to the setup process.

Accidental Data Movement: There have been reports from users about accidentally moving important folders or files to another location through random drag-and-drop actions on Windows. This can break public links that cannot be restored, causing inconvenience for both users and recipients of shared content.

Users commonly recommend Owncloud for several reasons. Firstly, they suggest using Owncloud for home cloud storage and file sharing, as well as for companies with a system administrator or programmer with basic Unix skills. Additionally, users appreciate Owncloud's cross-platform compatibility, stability, reliability, and support for various file formats. Another common recommendation is due to the simplicity and ease of use of Owncloud. Users find it simple to set up and navigate, making it suitable for both personal and professional use. Furthermore, Owncloud is often praised for its affordable pricing, good backup services, and bulk file sharing capabilities. Lastly, users highlight Owncloud's secure and low-cost cloud file management. They find its user-friendly interface convenient for file storage and sharing purposes. Many users recommend integrating Owncloud into a company's internal cloud infrastructure to ensure data security. Similarly, freelancers can benefit from Owncloud if they have a reliable server with unlimited storage capacity. While recommending Owncloud, some users also suggest considering Nextcloud as an alternative option. They advise making regular backups and ensuring sufficient space on the web server when using Owncloud. Overall, users recommend Owncloud for its reliability, efficiency, and easy functionality in hosting files on-premises.

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João Almeida | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I'd easily recommend ownCloud to small businesses or teams within organizations. I've not used ownCloud in large deployments, so I'd hesitate before suggesting it in a situation where more than 10 users need support. That said, ownCloud is easy to set up and multiple instances could be used to service a large user base.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
+ Excellent for a personal or small business file server
+ Collaboration server
+ Replacing Exchange server with WebDav Calendar sharing and Contact Sharing
- Easier integration for WebDav in Outlook, you have to do some research on your own
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I'd easily recommend ownCloud to small businesses or teams within organizations. I've not used ownCloud in large deployments, so I'd hesitate before suggesting it in a situation where more than 10 users need support. That said, ownCloud is easy to set up and multiple instances could be used to service a large user base.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
OwnCloud/Nextcloud is a great application for cloud storage of files, and makes sharing specific files or folders easy and fast. It also makes a great tool for real-time collaboration, including real-time chat and simultaneous editing of documents or spreadsheets. I have used ownCloud to assist clients in sending large files that could not be emailed -- for example, one of my clients is a Video Production agency. They produced a commercial to air, but could not email the file as it was 400MB. OwncCloud came to the rescue. I set up a temporary share and allowed him access to upload into that folder. Once the file was in the folder, I generated a share link that was then forwarded to TV stations for instant viewing in a browser. Each TV station then downloaded it and was able to add it to their scheduling system quickly.
From the Photography side... I am able to deliver large amounts of files quickly and easily to my clients, and they can download or view on mobile devices easily.
Since I use ownCloud on a daily basis, I cannot think of any reason why I would not use this software.
Marc-Olivier Turgeon-Ferland | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
OwnCloud is a great replacement to local SMB shares, in my opinion. It supports Webdav and it can be easily and safely published on the internet for remote access to the data without VPN. OwnCloud would also be great for a small to medium enterprise that can't afford the real enterprise alternatives, need way too much storage or need/want to control where their data is stored. I don't think ownCloud is well suited for big enterprises unless you really need to control/secure your data. I feel it would need a lot of investment to scale on a large user and data scale and stay responsive.
Tommy Boucher | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
If you want to keep control of your files, for yourself or for your company, OwnCloud is the self-hosted cloud for you. There is no real competition when it's time for self-hosting. If you are looking for a hosted version, be sure to compare with the big players like Dropbox, Google and Microsoft. It's cheap, highly available, and secure.
Nicole Nixon | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I have a giant Excel spreadsheet and a Notebook document I use to upload for someone else to look at. They are able to download and look at it as if we were sharing the same screen. I appreciate being able to upload large documents and not having to send it through an email in a compressed or Zip file.
Martin Malec | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Perfect for a smaller company having no solid document server. Without any major costs you can go from 3 to 30 to 60 users with the same hardware or VPS and if self-managed, no payment per user per month. Less appropriate when users absolutely require collaborative editing of documents. Pick Office365 or G Suite (Google Documents for work) instead.
Joe Ciavucco | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
It's perfectly suited for agencies, where customers and clients are constantly sharing files with each other. Owncloud allows for this, and it's really easy to go back and see what files were shared and when! Having an archive is really useful as we don't have to go back to the client and request it again!
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