- GitHub stars
- 6,147
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Latest release
- v8.1.0
5 October 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Docker, Go, Node.js
Commits per month, last 12 months
1,797 commits
Replaces
Paid products OpenCloud can stand in for.
How to self-host OpenCloud
OpenCloud runs on Docker, Go and Node.js. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is OpenCloud free?
Yes. OpenCloud is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host OpenCloud?
Yes. OpenCloud runs on Docker, Go and Node.js. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does OpenCloud replace?
People use OpenCloud instead of Box, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive or Dropbox.
Is OpenCloud still maintained?
The last change to OpenCloud's code was on 12 October 2026, with 1797 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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