Nextcloud: your cloud, your rules
Your own cloud storage, office suite, and collaboration platform.
Replace Google Workspace and keep your data on your server.
Everything in Nextcloud
Everything Google Workspace offers, on your own server.
File sync
Sync files across desktop and mobile. Works with Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Office suite
Edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in the browser. Compatible with Microsoft Office formats.
Calendar and contacts
CalDAV and CardDAV with shared calendars. Syncs with Thunderbird, iOS, and Android.
Talk
Video calls and team chat built in. No separate service needed.
Integrated email client that connects to any IMAP server.
App store
Over 200 plugins: notes, tasks, bookmarks, maps, and more.
Nextcloud vs Google Workspace
Replace Google Workspace. Your data stays home.
| Feature | Nextcloud + VPS | Google Workspace |
|---|---|---|
| Data ownership | Your server, your data | Google's servers |
| GDPR compliance | EU hosting, full control | US Cloud Act applies |
| Storage | 50-800 GB NVMe included | 30 GB-5 TB (paid tiers) |
| Per-user pricing | Flat VPS price, unlimited users | €5.75-€22/user/mo |
| Customization | Full control, 200+ apps | Limited to Google's features |
Install Nextcloud in 5 minutes
Docker Compose on your VPS.
Connect and install Docker
ssh root@your-server-ip apt update && apt install -y docker.io docker-compose-v2 Deploy with Docker Compose
docker run -d -p 8080:80 -v nextcloud-data:/var/www/html nextcloud:latest Access your Nextcloud
Visit http://your-server-ip:8080 and create your admin account.
Recommended VPS specs
Personal
1-5 users
- 2 GB RAM
- 1-5 users
Team
5-25 users
- 4 GB RAM
- 5-25 users
Organization
25+ users
- 8 GB+ RAM
- 25+ users
Nextcloud FAQ
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Get Nextcloud running on your VPS
Your files, your calendar, your rules.