ownCloud Core by owncloud
ownCloud web server core (Files, DAV, etc.)
About ownCloud Core
From the project's README at github.com/owncloud/core. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
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ownCloud offers file sharing and collaboration trusted by 200+ million users worldwide regardless of device or location. Why Is This so Awesome? 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 You share your data with others, and give them access to your latest photo galleries, your calendar or anything else you want them to see. Expandable with dozens of Apps** ...like Calendar, Contacts, M
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 | 8.8k | github.com/owncloud/core |
| GitHub forks | 2.1k | github.com/owncloud/core |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 13.7 years | since Aug 2012 |
| Last commit | 5 days ago | May 2, 2026 |
| Security policy | SECURITY.md | 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-2023-49105. What people say on Hacker News
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Ready to self-host ownCloud Core?
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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