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ownCloud

Open source enterprise file sharing & collaboration platform

ownCloud - 2024 Pricing, Features, Reviews, & Alternatives

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What is ownCloud?

ownCloud is an open source enterprise file sharing platform designed to provide users with secure access to company files and documents from any device. APIs and open architecture enable the addition of corporate branding and extension of core functionality to meet evolving company needs.

ownCloud offers a range of enterprise file management features, including link expiration, password protection, full access and anonymous sharing, and more. Two-factor authentication (2FA), ransomware protection, password policies, file firewalls, and end-to-end encryption ensure that all data is kept secure. Native mobile apps for Android and iOS allow authorized users to access files from wherever they are. Admins can log and audit a range of account-level activities including logins, file updates, and file sharing activity for compliance reporting.

Through integration with Microsoft Office Online, ONLYOFFICE, and Collabora Online, ownCloud provides collaborative editing functionality for multiple document types including presentations, spreadsheets, and text documents. Outlook integration also lets users share access to directories and files from within their email client.

Starting from

5

/user

Per month

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ownCloud's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from ownCloud users:

Document Storage
4.8
(11)
Document Management
4.5
(15)
File Sharing
4.8
(8)
Access Controls/Permissions
4.6
(11)
Real Time Synchronization
4.8
(9)
Mobile Access
4.4
(7)

Features

4.0

/5

59

Ease of use

4.4

/5

59

All ownCloud features

Alerts/Notifications
5.0
(1)
Archiving & Retention
5.0
(2)
File Transfer
4.0
(1)
Data Synchronization
4.0
(1)
Automatic Backup
4.0
(1)
Collaboration Tools
5.0
(3)
Content Management
4.0
(1)
Drag & Drop
4.4
(5)
File Recovery
3.7
(3)
Workflow Management
4.5
(2)
Encryption
3.4
(7)
Document Capture
3.7
(3)
Reporting & Statistics
3.0
(1)
Real-Time Updates
(0)
Real-Time Reporting
(0)
Real-Time Notifications
(0)
Password Management
(0)
Offline Access
(0)
HIPAA Compliant
(0)
Activity Dashboard
(0)
Role-Based Permissions
(0)
Search/Filter
4.0
(3)
Secure Data Storage
4.0
(2)
Secure Login
(0)
Single Sign On
(0)
SSL Security
(0)
Tagging
(0)
Third-Party Integrations
(0)
Two-Factor Authentication
(0)
User Management
(0)
Version Control
(0)
Activity Tracking
(0)
API
(0)
Asset Lifecycle Management
(0)
Audit Trail
(0)
Authentication
(0)
Commenting/Notes
(0)
Compliance Management
(0)
Compliance Tracking
(0)
Customizable Branding
(0)
Customizable Templates
(0)
Data Import/Export
(0)
Document Classification
(0)
Document Generation
(0)
Document Review
(0)
Electronic Signature
4.3
(3)
File Conversion
3.0
(1)
File Management
(0)
Forms Management
(0)
Full Text Search
3.0
(1)

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Per month

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Value for Money
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Per month

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Value for Money
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Starting from

35

Per month

Free trial
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Ease of Use
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Features
4.3
Value for Money
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Customer Support
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Starting from

10

Per month

Free trial
Free version
Ease of Use
4.3
Features
4.2
Value for Money
4.5
Customer Support
4.2

ownCloud pricing

Pricing options
Free plan
Subscription
Free trial
Pricing range
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Value for money

4.4

/5

59

Starting from

5

/user

Per month

ownCloud support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Chat
24/7 (Live rep)
Email/Help Desk
Phone Support
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base

Training options

Live Online
Webinars
In Person
Documentation
Videos

ownCloud reviews

Overall rating

4.2

/5

59

Positive reviews

83

%

Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend7.42/10
Rating distribution

5

4

3

2

1

26

23

8

1

1

Pros
This is a really great piece of software that has been well designed and implemented and does a great job in solving many problems and improving productivity.
MM

Mark M.

Director

Overall the product is good, and a number of addons provide good expanded integration and functionality.
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Kevin F.

Chief Software Architect

It is your own server so it is the best to secure by your own way.

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Cons
It seems management had some terrible ideas which is why all the mind-share seems to be behind nextcloud these days.
PT

Paul T.

CTO

When first added, there were a few errors that I had to have my host sort, because I couldn't find any documentation on them for the OwnCloud.

Verified reviewer

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In big folders with a lot of files, this take a while and it use a lot of hard drive. So when your OS starts client will kill the HD until finishing the indexing of files.
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Javier Victor Marian B.

Network Security Auditor

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ownCloud FAQs

Q. What type of pricing plans does ownCloud offer?

ownCloud has the following pricing plans:
Starting from: €5.00/month
Pricing model: Free, Subscription, Open Source
Free Trial: Available | (No Credit Card required)

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Q. Who are the typical users of ownCloud?

ownCloud has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Non Profit, Public Administrations, Small Business

Q. What languages does ownCloud support?

ownCloud supports the following languages:
Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Q. Does ownCloud support mobile devices?

ownCloud supports the following devices:
Android, iPad, iPhone

Q. Does ownCloud offer an API?

Yes, ownCloud has an API available for use.

Q. What other apps does ownCloud integrate with?

ownCloud integrates with the following applications:
Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Outlook, Dropbox Business, Google Drive, ONLYOFFICE Workspace, FortiSIEM, Microsoft 365, Splunk Enterprise, RealVNC Connect

Q. What level of support does ownCloud offer?

ownCloud offers the following support options:
Chat, 24/7 (Live rep), Email/Help Desk, Phone Support, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base

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