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Dufs vs Nextcloud All-in-One

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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DU Dufs Distinctive utility file server with WebDAV support VS NE Nextcloud All-in-One Containerized turnkey Nextcloud deployment
FeatureDufsNextcloud All-in-One
Deploy effortUnder-an-hour setup≈5-minute setup
Health score86 · Excellent93 · Excellent
CategoryFile Sync & StorageFile Sync & Storage
LicenseApache-2.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageRustPHP
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM32 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker
GitHub stars★ 10,778★ 10,480
First released20222022
ReplacesDropbox, Google DriveDropbox, Google Drive

What are Dufs and Nextcloud All-in-One?

Dufs

Dufs is a lightweight single-binary file server that supports static serving, uploading, searching, and WebDAV. It offers access control, resumable uploads, and a clean web UI.

  • Single-binary file server
  • WebDAV support
  • Access control and resumable uploads

Nextcloud All-in-One

Nextcloud All-in-One is the official streamlined way to deploy Nextcloud and its companion services through a single management container. It targets users who want Nextcloud with sane defaults and minimal setup. It is deployed via Docker.

  • One mastercontainer manages everything
  • Bundled office, backups and AV
  • Automatic updates and backups
  • Sensible production defaults

Read the full Nextcloud All-in-One guide →

Dufs vs Nextcloud All-in-One: key differences

Dufs is written in Rust, while Nextcloud All-in-One is built with PHP. Licensing differs — Apache-2.0 for Dufs versus AGPL-3.0 for Nextcloud All-in-One. Dufs is the lighter option, starting around 32 MB of RAM against 1,024 MB for Nextcloud All-in-One.

Why pick each one

Choose Dufs if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 10.8k GitHub stars
Dufs details

Choose Nextcloud All-in-One if…

  • Much simpler than manual setup
  • Backup and update built in
  • Officially supported

Watch out for

  • Less flexible than manual install
  • Requires Docker socket access
Nextcloud All-in-One details

Frequently asked questions

Is Dufs or Nextcloud All-in-One better?

Neither is universally better. Dufs has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Dufs and Nextcloud All-in-One free and open-source?

Yes. Dufs is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Nextcloud All-in-One under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Dufs and Nextcloud All-in-One with Docker?

Dufs: yes. Nextcloud All-in-One: yes.

Which is lighter on resources, Dufs or Nextcloud All-in-One?

Dufs has the smaller minimum footprint at 32 MB of RAM, compared to about 1,024 MB for Nextcloud All-in-One. Real-world usage depends on library size, user count, and enabled features.

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