ownCloud vs Ctera
The most important differences between Ctera and ownCloud
Compare Ctera vs ownCloud
Read a full Ctera comparison below, and learn how ownCloud enables users to share files and folders within your organization securely. Ctera is an edge-to-cloud file management solution from the US and Israel with a clear focus on security. It specializes in organizing multi-site file storage setups. Ctera is, unlike ownCloud, closed source which makes the workings of its code intransparent. Like ownCloud, it supports multisite setups. Ctera, like ownCloud, gives customers a choice of on-premises, cloud or hybrid deployment and simplifies IT modernization drives. Unfortunately, its exact inner workings are a black box so customers have to trust the vendor instead of being able to audit the source code.
Ctera
License
AGPLv3, commercial license
commercial license
Deployment
On-premises, Hybrid, Cloud
On-premises, Hybrid, Cloud
Deployment packages
Support reaction time
2h
Based on severity
Unlimited for on-premises
Depends on plan
Custom theming
Unlimited
Desktop App
Windows, Mac OS, Linux
Windows, Mac OS, Linux
Web App
Mobile Apps
iOS, Android
iOS, Android
Virtual File System
Document editing
Collabora online, ONLYOFFICE, Microsoft Office Online Server
Microsoft Office
Email integration
Outlook-, Thunderbird-, Mailbox.org-plugin
Outlook plugin
Guest accounts
Sharing policies for groups
Activities & comments
2-factor authentication
Storage encryption
External storage integration
Command-line interface
FTP-Server integration
We compiled this comparison list to the best of our knowledge in September 2020. Should we have overlooked or forgotten anything, do not hesitate to contact us.
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. 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 backed by a transparent ecosystem – if you have a question, it is pretty likely that someone in the open-source community 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 enterprises to seamlessly embed file sharing into their existing cloud stack. 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 that is committed to providing in-person 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.
Content collaboration that scales with ease
ownCloud is brings unlimited scalability to teams of any size: From a home installation on your Raspberry Pi to very large ownCloud Enterprise instances with 200,000 users. Ctera requires its customers to be somewhat large and comfortable with entrusting data to a US company that does not disclose the source code of its software. ownCloud is both rooted in the open source community and designed for business use. For example, ownCloud supports files of unlimited size and makes sharing reliable, convenient and secure.
Users love ownCloud
4.2
4.1
4.7
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Trusted by 200 million users worldwide
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.