Hostwares Owncloud

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Hostwares Owncloud: A low-cost, resource-configurable way to run ownCloud on managed infrastructure. Ranked #15 of 29 in ownCloud Hosting by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: Paid; best for low-cost configurable deployments.

7.4/10★★★★☆Editor score

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At a glance

• Editor score
  7.4 / 10
• Pricing
  Paid
• Best for
  Low-cost configurable deployments
• Free plan
  No
• Paid from
  $2/mo
• Founded
  2024 · Wyoming, USA
• Facts checked
  21 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • One-click deployment with automatic HTTPS and custom-domain support
  • Selectable CPU, RAM, SSD resources and persistent managed storage
  • Web, desktop, mobile, WebDAV, OCS and LibreGraph access

• Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; the entry Micro tier has 256 MB RAM and 5 GB SSD
  • Higher resource tiers can add cost as deployments scale
  • Some ownCloud capabilities may require editions, extensions or configuration

Our verdict on Hostwares Owncloud

Hostwares Owncloud packages the open-source ownCloud file synchronization and sharing platform as a one-click deployment on Hostwares infrastructure. It is aimed at teams and developers who want a private container with managed infrastructure while retaining control over deployment resources and access. Users can select CPU, RAM and SSD capacity, connect through web, desktop and mobile clients, and use automatic HTTPS with either a Hostwares subdomain or custom domain. Container access, environment-variable management, lifecycle controls and logs also support users who want more operational control than a conventional SaaS file-storage service provides.

Pricing is organized around infrastructure resources rather than ownCloud user seats. The Micro plan starts at $2 per month and includes 0.25 vCPU, 256 MB RAM and 5 GB SSD. Starter adds 0.5 vCPU, 512 MB RAM and 10 GB SSD; Standard provides 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM and 25 GB SSD; Performance provides 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM and 50 GB SSD. Persistent managed storage and backups are part of the deployment description, while the available resource tiers give teams a clear path from a small installation to a larger one. The published plans show a paid-only service, so it fits buyers budgeting for an ongoing deployment rather than evaluating through a free tier.

Its ecosystem fit is broader than basic file access. Hostwares Owncloud supports WebDAV, OCS and LibreGraph APIs, alongside optional online-office integrations with Collabora Online, ONLYOFFICE and Microsoft Office Online. That combination suits teams needing synchronization, sharing and connections to office workflows, while container controls serve developers and administrators who prefer configurable infrastructure. Buyers should choose it when low monthly entry pricing, resource selection and self-hosted control matter most. It is less suitable for organizations seeking a free plan, a conventional seat-based SaaS model or a deployment where every ownCloud capability is enabled without edition, extension or configuration considerations.

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Hostwares Owncloud integrations

Hostwares Owncloud lists 6 integrations on its own site.

• Collabora Online
• ONLYOFFICE
• Microsoft Office Online
• WebDAV
• OCS API
• LibreGraph API

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