Ceph vs ownCloud Web
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted file sync & storage options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Ceph
Distributed object, block, and file storage platform
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ownCloud Web
Modern web frontend for ownCloud file sharing
| Feature | Ceph | ownCloud Web |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | File Sync & Storage |
| License | LGPL-2.1 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | C++ | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 16,905 | ★ 567 |
| First released | 2006 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Amazon S3, Google Drive | Dropbox, Google Drive |
Why pick each one
Choose Ceph if…
- Released under the LGPL-2.1 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 16.9k GitHub stars
Choose ownCloud Web if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Ceph or ownCloud Web better?
Neither is universally better. Ceph has the larger community, while ownCloud Web is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Ceph and ownCloud Web free and open-source?
Yes. Ceph is licensed under LGPL-2.1 and ownCloud Web under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ceph and ownCloud Web with Docker?
Ceph: yes. ownCloud Web: yes.