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Head-to-head · Nextcloud Hosting

Librecloud vs Hetzner Storage Share

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Librecloud #5 in Nextcloud Hosting 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Librecloud

Librecloud leads on 1 check, Hetzner Storage Share on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLibrecloud · 8.7/10

Librecloud scores higher on our rubric for nextcloud hosting: 8.7 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

On office suite, Hetzner Storage Share gives you Optional where Librecloud offers Included. Librecloud leads on backup retention: 30 days versus 7 days. On support level, Librecloud gives you 24_7 where Hetzner Storage Share offers Email.

Librecloud is the better fit for large-storage users needing managed Nextcloud. Hetzner Storage Share is the better fit for users prioritizing 1 TB and full administration.

  • Librecloud fits best

    Large-storage users needing managed Nextcloud

  • Hetzner Storage Share fits best

    Users prioritizing 1 TB and full administration

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Side by side

Feature Librecloud 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Hetzner Storage Share 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.3
Ranking #5 in Nextcloud Hosting #8 in Nextcloud Hosting
Best for Large-storage users needing managed Nextcloud Users prioritizing 1 TB and full administration
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $9.99/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Tickets, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA GDPR
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Librecloud 1/1 · Hetzner Storage Share 1/1
Custom domain ✓ ✓
Specs
Storage capacity 1024 GB 1024 GB
Included users 5 users Not checked yet
Office suite Included Optional
Backup retention 30 days (best) 7 days
Support level 24_7 Email
Admin access Not checked yet Full
Our review
Pros
  • 1 TB to 3 TB SSD storage with 30-day hourly off-site backups
  • Collabora Office, custom domains, and App Store access included
  • Web, desktop, mobile, and communication integrations across platforms
  • Storage plans range from 1 TB to 10 TB
  • Desktop, mobile, web, and WebDAV access
  • Full administration with quotas, groups, and backups
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Personal support has a 24-hour SLA
  • Storage plans are limited to 1 TB, 2 TB, or 3 TB
  • No free plan
  • Built-in OnlyOffice and Collabora support is not provided
  • Third-party Nextcloud apps are not supported
Our verdict

Librecloud provides pre-installed, fully managed Nextcloud hosting for individuals, small teams, businesses, universities, and cities. Its plans combine SSD storage, automatic Nextcloud and PHP updates, off-site backups, application…

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Hetzner Storage Share is managed Nextcloud hosting for individuals, teams, and organizations that need hosted file storage, synchronization, sharing, and collaboration. It provides HTTPS web access, desktop synchronization for Windows,…

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  1. LibrecloudNextcloud Hosting 8.7Paid
  2. Hetzner Storage ShareNextcloud Hosting 8.3Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Librecloud — where it wins

    • 1 TB to 3 TB SSD storage with 30-day hourly off-site backups
    • Collabora Office, custom domains, and App Store access included
    • Web, desktop, mobile, and communication integrations across platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Personal support has a 24-hour SLA
    • Storage plans are limited to 1 TB, 2 TB, or 3 TB
  • Hetzner Storage Share — where it wins

    • Storage plans range from 1 TB to 10 TB
    • Desktop, mobile, web, and WebDAV access
    • Full administration with quotas, groups, and backups

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan
    • Built-in OnlyOffice and Collabora support is not provided
    • Third-party Nextcloud apps are not supported

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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