Cloudreve 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.
Cloudreve
File management and sharing system, supports multiple storage
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ownCloud Web
Archived
Modern web frontend for ownCloud file sharing
| Feature | Cloudreve | ownCloud Web |
|---|---|---|
| Deploy effort | Under-an-hour setup | Under-an-hour setup |
| Health score | 97 · Excellent | 15 · At risk |
| Status | Actively maintained | Archived |
| Category | File Sync & Storage | File Sync & Storage |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,751 | ★ 567 |
| First released | None | 2020 |
| Replaces | Google Drive | Dropbox, Google Drive |
What are Cloudreve and ownCloud Web?
Cloudreve
Cloudreve is a file management and sharing system with a polished web UI that supports local, S3, OneDrive and other storage backends. It targets users who want a personal cloud drive with sharing links. It is deployed via a single Go binary or Docker.
- Multiple storage backends
- Shareable links with passwords
- WebDAV access
- Multi-user with quotas
ownCloud Web
ownCloud Web is the modern single-page web frontend for ownCloud file storage and sharing. It provides fast file management, sharing, and collaboration in the browser.
- Modern file management UI
- File sharing
- Browser-based collaboration
- Fast single-page app
Cloudreve vs ownCloud Web: key differences
The biggest difference is maintenance: ownCloud Web's repository is archived and no longer developed, while Cloudreve is actively maintained. Cloudreve is written in Go, while ownCloud Web is built with TypeScript. Licensing differs — GPL-3.0 for Cloudreve versus AGPL-3.0 for ownCloud Web. Cloudreve has the considerably larger community, at 28,751 GitHub stars versus 567.
Why pick each one
Choose Cloudreve if…
- Multiple storage backends
- Single Go binary
- Polished web interface
Watch out for
- Docs partly in Chinese
- Some features Pro-only
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 Cloudreve or ownCloud Web better?
Neither is universally better. Cloudreve has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Cloudreve and ownCloud Web free and open-source?
Yes. Cloudreve is licensed under GPL-3.0 and ownCloud Web under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cloudreve and ownCloud Web with Docker?
Cloudreve: yes. ownCloud Web: yes.