OpenCloud vs Syncthing

Comparing two open source alternatives to Google Drive and Dropbox and OneDrive. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

OpenCloud

Apache-2.0

OpenCloud is an open-source platform for file management, sharing, and team collaboration. It's easy to deploy, fully self-hostable, and built for modern, privacy-first workflows.

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Syncthing

MPL-2.0

Continuous file synchronization program that syncs files directly between your devices — no cloud required.

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Side-by-side comparison

	OpenCloud	Syncthing
License	Apache-2.0	MPL-2.0
Self-hostable	Yes	Yes
GitHub Stars	6,294	90,225
Forks	264	5,582
Open Issues	506	399
Last Commit	Nov 6, 2026	Nov 5, 2026
First Released	Jan 10, 2025	Nov 26, 2013
Categories	Cloud Storage Personal Cloud	Cloud Storage
Tags	#cloud storage #collaboration #file storage	#cloud storage #file storage #privacy

GitHub stars over time

OpenCloud

Syncthing90,225

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