Nextcloud vs Reitti

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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FeatureNextcloudReitti
CategoryFile Sync & StorageFile Sync & Storage
LicenseAGPL-3.0free
LanguagePHPJava
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, snapdocker, one-click
GitHub stars★ 36,362★ 2,401
First released20162022
ReplacesDropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft 365

Why pick each one

Choose Nextcloud if…

  • Feature-rich and extensible
  • Active development and large community
  • Integrates calendar, contacts and office
Nextcloud details

Choose Reitti if…

  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • One-click install on common self-host platforms
  • Active community (2.4k GitHub stars)
Reitti details

Frequently asked questions

Is Nextcloud or Reitti better?

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

Are Nextcloud and Reitti free and open-source?

Yes. Nextcloud is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Reitti under free. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Nextcloud and Reitti with Docker?

Nextcloud: yes. Reitti: yes.

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