Nextcloud Server by nextcloud
Nextcloud server, a safe home for all your data
About Nextcloud Server
From the project's README at github.com/nextcloud/server. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
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Access your Data You can store your files, contacts, calendars, and more on a server of your choosing. Sync your Data You keep your files, contacts, calendars, and more synchronized amongst your devices. Share your Data …by giving others access to the stuff you want them to see or to collaborate with. Expandable with hundreds of Apps ...like Calendar, Contacts, Mail, Video Chat and all those you can discover in ou
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 35k | github.com/nextcloud/server |
| GitHub forks | 4.8k | github.com/nextcloud/server |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 9.9 years | since Jun 2016 |
| Last commit | 2 days ago | May 5, 2026 |
| Releases shipped | 422 | last: 7 days ago |
| Security policy | SECURITY.md | declared by maintainers |
| Funding links | 1 | declared by maintainers |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
Security advisories
CVE-2025-64011. What people say on Hacker News
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Replaces these paid SaaS
Nextcloud Server is one of the open-source alternatives to:
Ready to self-host Nextcloud Server?
Spin up a hetzner CAX11 (4GB RAM, 40GB disk) for $4.13/mo and follow the project's official install docs.
Data last refreshed May 7, 2026.
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