ownCloud vs Alfresco
The most important differences between Alfresco and ownCloud
Compare Alfresco vs ownCloud
Alfresco and ownCloud are both open-source enterprise platforms which offer subscription based on-premises enterprise editions, SaaS packages and community editions. Alfresco is a Java-based open source web content management system that enables users to manage and share information and data with a stack of integrations. With 28 million users, Alfresco has an significant market share in content-driven business process technology.
Alfresco
Open source
License
AGPLv3, commercial license
AGPLv3, commercial license
Deployment
On-premises, Hybrid, Cloud
On-premises, Hybrid, Cloud
Support reaction time
2h for any case
1h for critical cases
Custom theming
Desktop App
Windows, Mac OS, Linux
Windows, Mac OS, Linux
Web App
Mobile Apps
iOS, Android
iOS, Android
Virtual File System
Collaborative editing in real-time
Email integration
Guest accounts
Sharing policies for groups
Activities & comments
2-factor authentication
Storage encryption
External storage integration
Command-line interface
FTP-Server integration
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The best choice for enterprise file sync and share: ownCloud
Backed by a global community and a large ecosystem
More than 200 million people worldwide use ownCloud for collaboration and to share files, compared to 28 million Alfresco users. The ownCloud file platform has already been installed over 200,000 times. ownCloud is a large open-source project with a globally active network of users and a transparent ecosystem – if you have a question, it is pretty likely that someone already has the answer. On GitHub, over 7,200 people have starred the project and the ownCloud core alone has nearly 500 active contributors.
File sharing that integrates into the tools you already use
ownCloud takes a best-of-breed approach to improving team productivity and collaboration. ownCloud integrates well with many other open-source solutions, allowing for personalized cloud stacks instead of being stuck with inflexible monolithic solutions. From content collaboration with ONLYOFFICE, Collabora Online or Microsoft Office Online Server, to various groupware integrations like Kopano and Open Exchange, to Moodle as a learning management system – ownCloud is a seamless and straightforward choice anywhere that files are edited and shared.
+10 years experience in enterprise file sync & share
The open-source project ownCloud was launched in 2010 and the company ownCloud was founded in 2011. Since that day, it has grown into a 75-member team committed to providing support, deployment and a great file sharing experience for our customers and the community. With ownCloud you get continuity, reliability and +10 years experience in enterprise file sync and share. As a European open-source company, we embrace digital sovereignty.
Content collaboration scaling at ease
ownCloud brings infinite scalability to teams of any size: From a home installation on your Raspberry Pi to very large ownCloud Enterprise instances with 200,000 users. ownCloud is rooted in the open-source community, designed for business use and makes sharing reliable, convenient and secure. Oh, and: ownCloud does not have a maximum file size and can handle infinite amounts of data – especially important for the ownCloud users at prestigious scientific institutions like CERN.
Users love ownCloud
4.2
4.1
4.7
Trusted by 200 million users worldwide
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OwnCloud is very easy to use, very simple file system with simple interface and its design of file manager is also very good. It has good filtering options and comes with good admin controls. It follows strict security mechanisms/practices, as the web attacks are increasing gradually.