Nextcloud Files
Nextcloud Files is cloud storage and file-sharing software for syncing, sharing and collaboration.
What Nextcloud Files is
Nextcloud Files is cloud storage and file-sharing software for syncing, sharing and collaboration. Organizations can deploy it on-premises, in the cloud or in a hybrid setup, while keeping control of their data. Sharing options include flexible permissions, expiring links, one-time passwords, file requests and File Drop uploads. Teams can edit and co-edit with an office suite, lock files, restore earlier versions and collaborate in real time. Security capabilities include encryption, File Access Control, password policies, brute-force protection and ransomware protection. It connects with storage such as FTP, SharePoint, NFS and object storage, and integrates with Outlook, Teams and Exchange. Native clients are available for web, desktop and mobile, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. A free plan and free trial are listed. Selected providers offer free single-user accounts with 2–5 GB storage.
Good
- On-premises, cloud and hybrid deployment options
- File versioning and version restoration
- Native desktop and mobile clients
- Supports multiple storage backends and Microsoft integrations
Watch out
- Paid business plans bill starting at 100 users
- Free single-user accounts are offered through selected providers
Who it suits
It suits individuals looking for a free account through a selected provider, as well as organizations that want control over file storage and collaboration. Enterprise positioning includes medium and large businesses, governments and educational institutions.
Verdict
Nextcloud Files combines storage, sharing and collaboration with deployment choices and administrative security controls. The listed business pricing starts at €71.29/user/yr and is billed from 100 users.
Plans and prices
From Nextcloud Files's own pricing page, checked 1 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | €71.29 a year | Nextcloud Files included · mobile and desktop clients free · starting at 100 users |
| Premium | €104.99 a year | Nextcloud Files included · mobile and desktop clients free · starting at 100 users |
| Ultimate | €204.75 a year | Nextcloud Files included · mobile and desktop clients free · starting at 100 users |
The facts
Each one read from Nextcloud Files's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Business admin controls
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Client support
- Native clients are provided for web, desktop and mobile, with desktop support for Windows, macOS and Linux and mobile apps for Android and iOS.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Collaboration
- Nextcloud Files supports office-suite editing and co-editing, file locking, version restoration and real-time collaboration.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- Nextcloud Enterprise is designed to support GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, FERPA, COPPA, MTCDPA and PCI DSS requirements.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Data control
- The software provides access and collaboration without data leaks to third parties and with full control over data.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- Nextcloud offers on-premises, cloud or hybrid deployment options.checked 1 Oct 2026
- File versioning
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Microsoft integrations
- Integrations are available for Outlook, SharePoint, Windows Desktop, Microsoft Office Online Server, Teams and Exchange.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Open standards
- Nextcloud uses open standards including CalDAV, WebDAV and IMAP, allowing independent third-party clients to connect.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Nextcloud Files is cloud storage and file sharing software for syncing, sharing and collaboration.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Security features
- Security capabilities include encryption, File Access Control, password policies, brute-force protection and ransomware protection.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Sharing capabilities
- Features include secure sharing, flexible permissions, link expiration, one-time passwords, file requests and File Drop uploads.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Storage integrations
- Supported storage includes FTP, Windows Network Drive, SharePoint, NFS, object storage and CIFS/Windows Shares.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- Nextcloud provides documentation, community help and enterprise support, including a customer portal for enterprise customers.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Target users
- Nextcloud Enterprise is positioned for medium and large businesses, governments and educational institutes running mission-critical environments.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Zero-knowledge encryption
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Device platforms
- windows,macos,linux,android,ioschecked 20 Sep 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2016checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Stuttgart, Germanychecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free accounts
- Selected providers offer free single-user accounts with 2–5 GB storage through Nextcloud's signup program.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Instant trial
- The instant trial provides a personal installation and access to core applications for 60 minutes.checked 1 Oct 2026
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