Nextcloud 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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FeatureNextcloudNextcloud All-in-One
CategoryFile Sync & StorageFile Sync & Storage
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguagePHPPHP
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, snapdocker
GitHub stars★ 36,362★ 10,238
First released20162022
ReplacesDropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft 365Dropbox, Google Drive

Why pick each one

Choose Nextcloud if…

  • Feature-rich and extensible
  • Active development and large community
  • Integrates calendar, contacts and office
Nextcloud 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 Nextcloud or Nextcloud All-in-One better?

Neither is universally better. Nextcloud 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 and Nextcloud All-in-One free and open-source?

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

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

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

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