ownCloud vs Papra
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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ownCloud
Open-source file sync, share and content collaboration
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Papra
Minimalistic self-hosted document archiving platform
| Feature | ownCloud | Papra |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | E-books & Media Library |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,831 | ★ 5,160 |
| First released | 2010 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Dropbox, Google Drive | Evernote, Dropbox |
Why pick each one
Choose ownCloud if…
- Mature and stable
- Enterprise features available
- Good admin controls
Frequently asked questions
Is ownCloud or Papra better?
Neither is universally better. ownCloud has the larger community, while Papra is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are ownCloud and Papra free and open-source?
Yes. ownCloud is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Papra under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ownCloud and Papra with Docker?
ownCloud: yes. Papra: yes.