ownCloud vs rclone

ownCloud9.2Visit rclone8.8Visit

Higher score ownCloud #2 in File Sync Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit ownCloud

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rclone #5 in File Sync Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit rclone

• ownCloud fits best

  Organizations choosing between self-hosted and cloud sync

• rclone fits best

  Technical users syncing and mounting cloud storage

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Side by side

Feature	ownCloud 9.2/10 Visit ↗	rclone 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#2 in File Sync Software	#5 in File Sync Software
Best for	Organizations choosing between self-hosted and cloud sync	Technical users syncing and mounting cloud storage
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Integrations	12 integrations	70+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ownCloud 0/2 · rclone 0/2
Selective sync	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Encryption at rest	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Sync method	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, Plan 9, Solaris, Android
Version history	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Max file size	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Community edition includes unlimited users and desktop and mobile apps Supports file versioning, rollback, and end-to-end encryption Connects with S3, SharePoint, and office collaboration tools	Syncs one-way or bidirectionally with bisync. Mounts cloud or WebDAV storage as a local filesystem or drive. Supports checksums, encryption, and a wide range of backends.
Cons	Standard and Enterprise plans start at 25 users Paid editions are quote-based rather than priced with standard amounts Support is not available 24/7	Its command-line focus is less turnkey than a conventional graphical client. Official Android builds are not first-class builds. Support channels are community and documentation.
Our verdict	Organizations that need control over where files are stored can choose ownCloud’s self-managed, on-premises Community edition or paid editions, or opt for ownCloud.online hosted in Germany. The open-source product syncs and shares files… Read the review →	rclone is an open-source command-line program for managing files across cloud storage systems and transfer protocols, including WebDAV. It suits individuals, developers, administrators, and organisations that want to copy, move, check, or… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ownCloud — where it wins

  • Community edition includes unlimited users and desktop and mobile apps
  • Supports file versioning, rollback, and end-to-end encryption
  • Connects with S3, SharePoint, and office collaboration tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Standard and Enterprise plans start at 25 users
  • Paid editions are quote-based rather than priced with standard amounts
  • Support is not available 24/7

• rclone — where it wins

  • Syncs one-way or bidirectionally with bisync.
  • Mounts cloud or WebDAV storage as a local filesystem or drive.
  • Supports checksums, encryption, and a wide range of backends.

  Where it doesn't

  • Its command-line focus is less turnkey than a conventional graphical client.
  • Official Android builds are not first-class builds.
  • Support channels are community and documentation.

• ownCloud9.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  Flexible self-hosted and hosted file sync, with open-source access and enterprise options.

  Visit ownCloudFull verdict →
• rclone8.8/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source toolkit for syncing, mounting, and managing remote storage.

  Visit rcloneFull verdict →