OpenCloud vs Papra
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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OpenCloud
Modern open-source file platform from ownCloud team
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Papra
Minimalistic self-hosted document archiving platform
| Feature | OpenCloud | Papra |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | E-books & Media Library |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,792 | ★ 5,160 |
| First released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Dropbox, Google Drive | Evernote, Dropbox |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenCloud if…
- Modern, fast codebase
- Lightweight footprint
- Permissively licensed
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenCloud or Papra better?
Neither is universally better. OpenCloud has the larger community, while Papra is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OpenCloud and Papra free and open-source?
Yes. OpenCloud is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Papra under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenCloud and Papra with Docker?
OpenCloud: yes. Papra: yes.