ownCloud
ownCloud
The original self-hosted file sync platform, now rebuilt in Go for speed
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ownCloud is a self-hosted content collaboration platform offering file sync, sharing, and team workflows as an alternative to Dropbox or Google Drive. Its newer Infinite Scale edition is a full rewrite in Go, delivering faster performance and lower resource use than the original PHP codebase. Following a 2025 relaunch, ownCloud published a formal governance charter and relicensed its open-source components to Apache 2.0, alongside continued support for the classic PHP-based edition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ownCloud free and open source?
Yes, ownCloud is open source. It is released under the Apache-2.0 license.
What can I use instead of Google Drive?
You can use ownCloud as a free, open-source alternative to Google Drive.
Can I self-host ownCloud?
Yes, ownCloud can be self-hosted on your own server or cloud infrastructure.
What is ownCloud written in?
It is built using JavaScript, PHP, Go.
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