ownCloud vs MyWorkDrive

ownCloud9.0Visit MMyWorkDrive8.4Visit

Higher score ownCloud #3 in Self-Hosted Cloud Storage Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit ownCloud

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M MyWorkDrive #7 in Self-Hosted Cloud Storage Software 8.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit MyWorkDrive

• ownCloud fits best

  Organizations seeking flexible file access and control

• MyWorkDrive fits best

  Businesses using existing network file repositories

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Side by side

Feature	ownCloud 9.0/10 Visit ↗	MMyWorkDrive 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.4
Ranking	#3 in Self-Hosted Cloud Storage Software	#7 in Self-Hosted Cloud Storage Software
Best for	Organizations seeking flexible file access and control	Businesses using existing network file repositories
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$1,200/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	30 days	14 days
Free trial length	30 days	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Self-hosted, Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Community, Docs	Email, Tickets
Compliance	GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA	GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	12 integrations	11 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ownCloud 1/2 · MyWorkDrive 2/2
File versioning	✓	✓
Collaborative editing	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment options	Not checked yet	Both
File sync clients	Not checked yet	Both
Maximum file size	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Syncs files across desktop and mobile, with browser-based access Supports internal, external, and federated sharing with version rollback Connects to external storage, office tools, and LDAP/Active Directory	Connects SMB/NAS and cloud repositories including SharePoint, OneDrive and S3 Offers browser, mapped-drive and iOS/Android access to files Includes identity controls, auditing and data-loss-prevention features
Cons	Paid Standard and Enterprise editions are quote-based Standard support is limited to 9×5 email Hosted plans specify storage allowances and user thresholds	Requires existing storage and Windows Server infrastructure No free plan; published plans are paid Previous-version restore has Enterprise and SMB configuration requirements
Our verdict	ownCloud is open-source software for syncing, sharing, and collaborating on organizational files. It suits teams that want file access across browsers, desktop clients, and mobile apps, while choosing between self-managed deployment and… Read the review →	MyWorkDrive is self-hosted file-access software for organizations that want staff to reach existing file shares and cloud repositories remotely. It runs on a Windows Server the organization controls and provides access to customer storage… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ownCloud — where it wins

  • Syncs files across desktop and mobile, with browser-based access
  • Supports internal, external, and federated sharing with version rollback
  • Connects to external storage, office tools, and LDAP/Active Directory

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid Standard and Enterprise editions are quote-based
  • Standard support is limited to 9×5 email
  • Hosted plans specify storage allowances and user thresholds

• MyWorkDrive — where it wins

  • Connects SMB/NAS and cloud repositories including SharePoint, OneDrive and S3
  • Offers browser, mapped-drive and iOS/Android access to files
  • Includes identity controls, auditing and data-loss-prevention features

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires existing storage and Windows Server infrastructure
  • No free plan; published plans are paid
  • Previous-version restore has Enterprise and SMB configuration requirements

• ownCloud9.0/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A flexible file platform with self-hosted and hosted options for organizations.

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• MMyWorkDrive8.4/10 · 14-day trial

  A self-hosted access layer for business file repositories across browser, desktop and mobile.

  Visit MyWorkDriveFull verdict →