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Head-to-head · Cloud Content Collaboration Software

Egnyte vs ownCloud

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Egnyte #4 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Egnyte
ownCloud #8 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software 8.5/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 1 features Visit ownCloud

Egnyte leads on 0 checks, ownCloud on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEgnyte · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly ownCloud
  • Free trialonly ownCloud

Egnyte scores higher on our rubric for cloud content collaboration software: 8.9 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

ownCloud offers free plan; Egnyte doesn't.

Egnyte is the better fit for businesses needing secure file collaboration. ownCloud is the better fit for organizations seeking self-hosted file collaboration.

  • Egnyte fits best

    Businesses needing secure file collaboration

  • ownCloud fits best

    Organizations seeking self-hosted file collaboration

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Side by side

Feature Egnyte 8.9/10 Visit ↗ ownCloud 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.5
Ranking #4 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software #8 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software
Best for Businesses needing secure file collaboration Organizations seeking self-hosted file collaboration
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $22/user/mo —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Tickets, Docs, Community · 24/7 Email, Phone, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 225+ integrations 12 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Egnyte 0/1 · ownCloud 0/1
Guest access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Storage included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Maximum file size Not checked yet Not checked yet
Version history Not checked yet Not checked yet
Offline access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Admin controls Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Granular sharing permissions, version history, and audit reporting
  • Co-editing with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
  • Ransomware detection and snapshot recovery on eligible plans
  • Community plan offers unlimited users and is 100% open source
  • Supports internal, external, and federated sharing with version rollback
  • Offers end-to-end encryption and integrations with office and storage tools
Cons
  • No free plan
  • Starting price is $22 per user per month with annual billing
  • Customer-managed encryption keys are limited to Ultimate
  • Paid self-managed plans require at least 25 users
  • Paid self-managed editions are quote-based
  • Enterprise support is not available 24/7
Our verdict

Egnyte provides cloud content storage, file sharing, synchronization, and collaboration for businesses that need centralized control over their files. Browser, desktop, and mobile access sit alongside granular permissions, automatic…

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ownCloud is open-source software for syncing, sharing, and collaborating on files across organizations. It suits teams that want control over deployment, including institutions and larger organizations that prefer on-premises or hybrid…

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  1. EgnyteCloud Content Collaboration Software 8.9Paid
  2. ownCloudCloud Content Collaboration Software 8.5Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Egnyte — where it wins

    • Granular sharing permissions, version history, and audit reporting
    • Co-editing with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
    • Ransomware detection and snapshot recovery on eligible plans

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan
    • Starting price is $22 per user per month with annual billing
    • Customer-managed encryption keys are limited to Ultimate

  • ownCloud — where it wins

    • Community plan offers unlimited users and is 100% open source
    • Supports internal, external, and federated sharing with version rollback
    • Offers end-to-end encryption and integrations with office and storage tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid self-managed plans require at least 25 users
    • Paid self-managed editions are quote-based
    • Enterprise support is not available 24/7

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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