ownCloud Web vs ownCloud Infinite Scale
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted file sync & storage options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
| Feature | ownCloud Web | ownCloud Infinite Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Deploy effort | Under-an-hour setup | Under-an-hour setup |
| Health score | 15 · At risk | 86 · Excellent |
| Status | Archived | Actively maintained |
| Category | File Sync & Storage | File Sync & Storage |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 567 | ★ 2,127 |
| First released | 2020 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Dropbox, Google Drive | Dropbox, Google Drive |
What are ownCloud Web and ownCloud Infinite Scale?
ownCloud Web
ownCloud Web is the modern single-page web frontend for ownCloud file storage and sharing. It provides fast file management, sharing, and collaboration in the browser.
- Modern file management UI
- File sharing
- Browser-based collaboration
- Fast single-page app
ownCloud Infinite Scale
ownCloud Infinite Scale (oCIS) is the Go-based successor to the PHP ownCloud server. It provides file sync and share with a microservices architecture, Spaces for team collaboration, and OpenID Connect authentication.
- Built in Go for performance
- Spaces-based collaboration
- OpenID Connect support
ownCloud Web vs ownCloud Infinite Scale: key differences
The biggest difference is maintenance: ownCloud Web's repository is archived and no longer developed, while ownCloud Infinite Scale is actively maintained. OwnCloud Web is written in TypeScript, while ownCloud Infinite Scale is built with Go. Licensing differs — AGPL-3.0 for ownCloud Web versus Apache-2.0 for ownCloud Infinite Scale. OwnCloud Infinite Scale has the considerably larger community, at 2,127 GitHub stars versus 567.
Why pick each one
Choose ownCloud Web if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose ownCloud Infinite Scale if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is ownCloud Web or ownCloud Infinite Scale better?
Neither is universally better. ownCloud Infinite Scale has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are ownCloud Web and ownCloud Infinite Scale free and open-source?
Yes. ownCloud Web is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and ownCloud Infinite Scale under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ownCloud Web and ownCloud Infinite Scale with Docker?
ownCloud Web: yes. ownCloud Infinite Scale: yes.