Nextcloud vs ONLYOFFICE
Comparing two open source alternatives . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
Nextcloud
AGPL-3.0The most popular self-hosted cloud platform for file storage, collaboration, and communication.
Side-by-side comparison
| Nextcloud |  ONLYOFFICE | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| GitHub Stars | 34,883 | 6,499 |
| Forks | 4,855 | 1,269 |
| Open Issues | 3,367 | 1,092 |
| Last Commit | May 12, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 |
| First Released | Jun 2, 2016 | Jul 5, 2014 |
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