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Nextcloud All-in-One 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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NE Nextcloud All-in-One Containerized turnkey Nextcloud deployment VS WE WebDAV Server Go Lightweight standalone WebDAV file server
FeatureNextcloud All-in-OneWebDAV Server Go
Deploy effort≈5-minute setupUnder-an-hour setup
Health score93 · Excellent90 · Excellent
CategoryFile Sync & StorageFile Sync & Storage
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguagePHPGo
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB64 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 10,480★ 5,877
First released20222017
ReplacesDropbox, Google DriveDropbox

What are Nextcloud All-in-One and WebDAV Server Go?

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 →

WebDAV Server Go

A lightweight standalone WebDAV server that exposes a directory tree for syncing with WebDAV-capable clients. It is useful as a minimal sync backend for many file managers and apps.

  • Standalone WebDAV
  • Per-user permissions
  • Minimal backend
  • Cross-platform clients

Nextcloud All-in-One vs WebDAV Server Go: key differences

Nextcloud All-in-One is written in PHP, while WebDAV Server Go is built with Go. Licensing differs — AGPL-3.0 for Nextcloud All-in-One versus MIT for WebDAV Server Go. WebDAV Server Go is the lighter option, starting around 64 MB of RAM against 1,024 MB for Nextcloud All-in-One. WebDAV Server Go is the more established project (first released 2017), 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 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 5.9k GitHub stars
WebDAV Server Go details

Frequently asked questions

Is Nextcloud All-in-One or WebDAV Server Go better?

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

Are Nextcloud All-in-One and WebDAV Server Go free and open-source?

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

Can I run Nextcloud All-in-One and WebDAV Server Go with Docker?

Nextcloud All-in-One: yes. WebDAV Server Go: yes.

Which is lighter on resources, Nextcloud All-in-One or WebDAV Server Go?

WebDAV Server Go has the smaller minimum footprint at 64 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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