Elestio ownCloud

Paid#2 of 29 in ownCloud Hosting

Elestio ownCloud: A managed, integration-rich ownCloud deployment for teams needing control without server upkeep. Ranked #2 of 29 in ownCloud Hosting by our editors (9.2/10); pricing: From $16/mo · 3-day trial; best for managed hosting with deep integrations.

9.2/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
9.2 / 10
Pricing
From $16/mo · 3-day trial
Best for
Managed hosting with deep integrations
Free plan
No
Founded
2022 · Dublin, Ireland
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- LDAP, SAML, audit trails, and activity logging support controlled collaboration.
- Automated updates, snapshots, remote backups, and monitoring reduce maintenance work.
- Works across web, desktop, mobile, API, and self-hosted environments.
Where it doesn't
- The service has no free plan and offers only a three-day trial.
- Monthly cost varies by provider, region, and selected resources.
- It does not include AI features.

Our verdict on Elestio ownCloud

Elestio ownCloud is a fully managed deployment of the open-source ownCloud file synchronization and sharing platform. It is designed for solo users, small teams, mid-market organizations, and enterprises that need file storage, synchronization, sharing, and collaboration without managing every server task themselves. Deployments run on dedicated virtual machines managed by Elestio, with selectable regions and resources, and can use supported cloud providers or customer infrastructure through Bring Your Own VM.

Its integration and platform coverage are a central strength. Teams can edit documents in real time through Collabora, OnlyOffice, or Microsoft 365, while Microsoft Teams, WebDAV, S3, Dropbox, SharePoint, and Splunk extend the surrounding workflow. LDAP and SAML identity-provider integration support centralized access, while public links can use passwords and expiration dates. File drop folders provide upload-only collection, and custom domains with automatic TLS certificates support branded access. The service covers web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API, and self-hosted deployments.

The published starting price is $16 per month with monthly billing, and the service is paid rather than free. The trial lasts three days. Detailed instance pricing varies with the selected provider, region, and resources, so the starting price is best viewed as an entry point rather than a universal deployment cost. Elestio ownCloud should appeal to organizations prioritizing managed operations, office integrations, identity controls, backups, SSH access, and open-source deployment flexibility. Buyers seeking a free tier, a longer evaluation period, or built-in AI features should consider an alternative.

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Elestio ownCloud pricing

Plans From $16/mo · 3-day trialPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 21 Sep 2026.

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Elestio ownCloud fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	Not verified
Max file size	Not verified
Office integration	Yes
SSO support	Yes
Audit logs	Yes
Custom branding	Yes
File requests	Yes
Free trial	3 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Compliance & security	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Support	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs, Phone
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	11 integrations: Collabora, OnlyOffice, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, LDAP, SAML …
Pricing	From $16/mo · 3-day trial (source)
Website	elest.io
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

Elestio ownCloud integrations

Elestio ownCloud lists 11 integrations on its own site.

Collabora
OnlyOffice
Microsoft 365
Microsoft Teams
LDAP
SAML
WebDAV
S3
Dropbox
SharePoint
Splunk

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