Dropbox / Google Drive alternative: self-hosting Nextcloud
File sync and sharing, calendars, contacts and an app ecosystem.
Latest release: v33.0.10Release date: released 2026-10-15Replaces: replaces Dropbox / Google DriveMinimum specs: specs published
| Replaces | Dropbox / Google Drive |
|---|---|
| Self-hosted app | Nextcloud |
| Maintenance status | Latest GitHub release v33.0.10 published 2026-10-15 (checked 2026-10-21) |
| Minimum server specs | No single server minimum is published; Nextcloud says memory needs vary widely and asks for at least 128 MB RAM per process (512 MB per process recommended). (source) |
| Typical monthly VPS cost | Depends on users and apps. For reference, DigitalOcean Basic 2 GiB / 1 vCPU is $12.00/mo; Hetzner Cloud shared plans start at EUR 5.99/mo excl. VAT. Plan for extra storage. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-21 |
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