Nextcloud vs Syncthing
Comparing two open source alternatives to Google Drive and OneDrive. 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.
Syncthing
MPL-2.0Continuous file synchronization program that syncs files directly between your devices — no cloud required.
Side-by-side comparison
| Nextcloud | Syncthing | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| GitHub Stars | 37,442 | 90,225 |
| Forks | 5,342 | 5,582 |
| Open Issues | 3,895 | 399 |
| Last Commit | Nov 8, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 |
| First Released | Jun 2, 2016 | Nov 26, 2013 |
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GitHub stars over time
GitHub stars over time
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