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Nextcloud All-in-One vs SFTPGo

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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NE Nextcloud All-in-One Containerized turnkey Nextcloud deployment VS SFTPGo Full-featured SFTP, FTP and WebDAV server
FeatureNextcloud All-in-OneSFTPGo
Deploy effort≈5-minute setupUnder-an-hour setup
Health score93 · Excellent94 · Excellent
CategoryFile Sync & StorageFile Sync & Storage
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguagePHPGo
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB128 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 10,480★ 12,570
First released20222019
ReplacesDropbox, Google DriveDropbox

What are Nextcloud All-in-One and SFTPGo?

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 →

SFTPGo

SFTPGo is a configurable file transfer server supporting SFTP, FTP/S, WebDAV, and HTTP access with cloud storage backends. It suits administrators who need secure, multi-protocol file access. It is deployed via Docker or a single binary.

  • SFTP, FTP, WebDAV and HTTP support
  • Cloud storage backends
  • Per-user quotas and rules
  • Web admin and REST API

Read the full SFTPGo guide →

Nextcloud All-in-One vs SFTPGo: key differences

Nextcloud All-in-One is written in PHP, while SFTPGo is built with Go. SFTPGo is the lighter option, starting around 128 MB of RAM against 1,024 MB for Nextcloud All-in-One. SFTPGo is the more established project (first released 2019), while Nextcloud All-in-One arrived in 2022.

Why pick each one

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

Choose SFTPGo if…

  • Multi-protocol in one binary
  • Flexible storage backends
  • Strong access controls

Watch out for

  • No sync client
  • Configuration can be complex
SFTPGo details

Frequently asked questions

Is Nextcloud All-in-One or SFTPGo better?

Neither is universally better. SFTPGo has the larger community, while Nextcloud All-in-One is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

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

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

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

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

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

SFTPGo has the smaller minimum footprint at 128 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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