ownCloud Web vs Syncthing-Fork
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted file sync & storage options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
ownCloud Web
Modern web frontend for ownCloud file sharing
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Syncthing-Fork
Android client wrapper for continuous Syncthing file synchronization
| Feature | ownCloud Web | Syncthing-Fork |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | File Sync & Storage |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 567 | ★ 2,534 |
| First released | 2020 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Dropbox, Google Drive | Dropbox, Google Drive |
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
Frequently asked questions
Is ownCloud Web or Syncthing-Fork better?
Syncthing-Fork is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider ownCloud Web if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are ownCloud Web and Syncthing-Fork free and open-source?
Yes. ownCloud Web is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Syncthing-Fork under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ownCloud Web and Syncthing-Fork with Docker?
ownCloud Web: yes. Syncthing-Fork: check the project docs for container support.