File Browser 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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FeatureFile BrowserNextcloud All-in-One
CategoryFile Sync & StorageFile Sync & Storage
LicenseApache-2.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageGoPHP
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM64 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker
GitHub stars★ 35,800★ 10,238
First released20172022
ReplacesDropboxDropbox, Google Drive

Why pick each one

Choose File Browser if…

  • Extremely lightweight
  • Trivial to deploy
  • Good for quick file access
File Browser details

Choose Nextcloud All-in-One if…

  • Much simpler than manual setup
  • Backup and update built in
  • Officially supported
Nextcloud All-in-One details

Frequently asked questions

Is File Browser or Nextcloud All-in-One better?

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

Are File Browser and Nextcloud All-in-One free and open-source?

Yes. File Browser 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 File Browser and Nextcloud All-in-One with Docker?

File Browser: yes. Nextcloud All-in-One: yes.

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