NextCloud?
NextCloud is an open-source cloud storage and collaboration platform. It provides users with a self-hosted alternative to popular commercial cloud services like Dropbox and Google Drive.
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At its core
NextCloud offers file storage and synchronization across devices. However, it goes beyond simple file sharing by incorporating a wide range of features:
- File management: Store, share, and access files from any device.
- Productivity tools: Includes a calendar, contacts manager, and task organizer.
- Collaboration features: Allows real-time document editing, video conferencing, and team chat.
- Security: Emphasizes data privacy with end-to-end encryption and self-hosting options.
- Customization: Offers numerous apps and plugins to extend functionality.
- Integration: Can connect with external services and storage providers.
Privacy And Sovereignty
NextCloud is particularly appealing to individuals and organizations concerned about data privacy and sovereignty. By allowing users to host their own cloud infrastructure, it gives them full control over their data.
The platform is highly scalable, suitable for personal use, small businesses, or even large enterprises. Its open-source nature also means it has a strong community of developers constantly improving and expanding its capabilities.
NextCloud’s story
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NextCloud’s story begins with its predecessor, ownCloud. Frank Karlitschek, a German software developer, founded ownCloud in 2010 as an open-source project to provide users with control over their data. However, in 2016, due to disagreements about the project’s direction and management, Karlitschek and several core ownCloud developers left to create NextCloud.
NextCloud was established as a “fork” of ownCloud, meaning it used the original ownCloud code as a starting point but then developed independently. The new project aimed to maintain a strong commitment to open-source principles and community involvement.
Since its inception, NextCloud has grown significantly:
- User base: While exact numbers are difficult to pin down due to the decentralized nature of self-hosted software, NextCloud is estimated to have millions of users worldwide. In 2021, the company reported over 400,000 NextCloud installations globally.
- Enterprise adoption: Many businesses and organizations have adopted NextCloud, including large institutions like the German federal government and several European universities.
- Community: NextCloud has a vibrant community of developers and contributors. As of 2021, over 2,000 developers had contributed to the project.
- Funding: Unlike many open-source projects, NextCloud has achieved financial stability through a combination of enterprise support contracts, partnerships, and community donations.
- Growth: The platform has seen steady growth since its launch. In 2020, NextCloud reported a 200% increase in its customer base over the previous year.
- Geographic spread: While NextCloud is popular globally, it has seen particularly strong adoption in Europe, where data privacy concerns are especially prominent.
It’s worth noting that because NextCloud is open-source and can be self-hosted, tracking exact usage numbers is challenging. Many installations may not be reported or tracked centrally.
NextCloud’s story is one of rapid growth and increasing relevance in a world where data privacy and digital sovereignty are becoming more important. Its development continues to be driven by a combination of community contributions and the company’s own efforts to expand and improve the platform.
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