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Open source enterprise file sharing & collaboration platform

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Last updated: March 2026

ownCloud overview

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 price

5per user /
per month

Pros & Cons

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File Sharing

Installation and Configuration

Features

Update Process

ownCloud’s user interface

Ease of use rating:

ownCloud pros, cons and reviews insights

To determine these pros and cons insights, we analyzed responses from 

Overall rating

Reviews sentiment

 
 
 
1-2(1)
3-4(31)
5(28)

What do users say about ownCloud?

I always feel secure knowing that my files are stored at home, in addition to the devices I bring with me.

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Who uses ownCloud?

Based on 60 verified user reviews.

Company size

Small Businesses

Enterprises

Midsize Businesses

Top industries

Information Technology and Services
Telecommunications
Construction
Computer & Network Security
Others

Use cases

File Sharing
Document Management
Server Management

ownCloud's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from ownCloud users:

Document storage
Access controls/permissions
Real time synchronization
Mobile access
Content management
Alerts/Notifications
Drag & drop
Encryption
Search/Filter

All ownCloud features

Features rating:

Access controls/permissions
Activity dashboard
Activity tracking
Alerts/Notifications
API
Archiving & retention
Asset lifecycle management
Audit trail
Authentication
Automatic backup
Collaboration tools
Commenting/Notes
Compliance management
Compliance tracking
Content management
Customizable branding
Customizable templates
Data import/export
Data synchronization
Document capture
Document classification
Document editing
Document generation
Document review
Document storage
Drag & drop
Electronic signature
Encryption
File conversion
File management
File recovery
File sharing
File transfer
Forms management
Full text search
HIPAA compliant
Mobile access
Monitoring
Offline access
Password management
Real-Time notifications
Real-Time reporting
Real time synchronization
Real-Time updates
Reporting & statistics
Role-Based permissions
Search/Filter
Secure data storage
Secure login
Single sign on
SSL security
Tagging
Third-Party integrations
Two-Factor authentication
User management
Version control
Workflow management

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ownCloud pricing

Value for money rating:

Pricing plans

Pricing details:

Free plan
Free trial
Subscription

Community

0.00

/user

Features included:

  • 100 % Open Source
  • Access to Community Apps
  • Access to Community Forum
  • Desktop & Mobile Apps
  • File Sync and Share
  • From 1 User
  • On-Premises
  • Self-Managed

Standard

5

/user

Per month

Features included:

  • 9×5 Email Support With 2h Reaction Time
  • Access to Customer Portal
  • Annual Commitment
  • Billed Yearly
  • Desktop & Mobile Apps
  • File Sync and Share
  • From 25 Users
  • On-Premises

Enterprise

12

/user

Per month

Features included:

  • 12×5 Global Email and Phone Support With 2h Reaction Time
  • Access to Customer Portal
  • Additional Enterprise Features
  • Annual Commitment
  • Billed Yearly
  • Commercial License for Core and Enterprise Modules
  • Custom Branding for Apps on Demand
  • Desktop & Mobile Apps With Pro Features
  • File Sync and Share
  • From 25 Users
  • On-Premises or as Custom Subscription

For Teams

13

/user

Per month

Features included:

  • 1000 GB of Secure Cloud Storage
  • 180 Days File Recovery
  • 200gb Extra Storage Per Additional User
  • 256-Bit AES and SSL/TLS Encryption
  • Customer Support
  • End-to-End Encryption
  • File Firewall
  • Free Guest Accounts
  • From 5 Users
  • Hosted in Germany
  • Mobile & Desktop Apps
  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • User- and Company-Managed Groups

For Single Users

15

/user

Per month

Features included:

  • 180 Days File Recovery
  • 1 to 4 Users
  • 256-Bit AES and SSL/TLS Encryption
  • 500gb of Secure Cloud Storage
  • Customer Support
  • End-to-End Encryption
  • File Firewall
  • Free Guest Accounts
  • Hosted in Germany
  • Mobile & Desktop Apps
  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • User- and Company-Managed Groups

User opinions about ownCloud price and value

Value for money rating:

To see what individual users think of ownCloud's price and value, check out the review snippets below.

“I always feel secure knowing that my files are stored at home, in addition to the devices I bring with me.”
MN

Mihail N.

Service Engineering

“Setting up my 2TB NAS drive into ownCloud & configuring my partitions exclusively for work & personal use proved to be an unchallenging task.”
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Mohammad M.

Technical Office Engineer

ownCloud integrations (9)

Integrations rated by users

We looked at 60 user reviews to identify which products are mentioned as ownCloud integrations and how users feel about them.

Gmail logo
Gmail

Integration rating: 4.0 (1)

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Slack

Integration rating: 4.0 (1)

Useful to get updates

AK

Aryan K.

CEO

Integration rating: 5.0 (1)

Eles Se complementam.

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Silvio B.

Direção

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AutoCAD LT

Integration rating: 5.0 (1)

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 FAQs

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