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OpenCloud vs WebDAV Server Go

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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OP OpenCloud Modern open-source file platform from ownCloud team VS WE WebDAV Server Go Lightweight standalone WebDAV file server
FeatureOpenCloudWebDAV Server Go
CategoryFile Sync & StorageFile Sync & Storage
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageGoGo
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB64 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 5,792★ 5,750
First released20252017
ReplacesDropbox, Google DriveDropbox

Why pick each one

Choose OpenCloud if…

  • Modern, fast codebase
  • Lightweight footprint
  • Permissively licensed
OpenCloud details

Choose WebDAV Server Go if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 5.8k GitHub stars
WebDAV Server Go details

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenCloud or WebDAV Server Go better?

Neither is universally better. OpenCloud has the larger community, while WebDAV Server Go is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are OpenCloud and WebDAV Server Go free and open-source?

Yes. OpenCloud is licensed under Apache-2.0 and WebDAV Server Go under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run OpenCloud and WebDAV Server Go with Docker?

OpenCloud: yes. WebDAV Server Go: yes.

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