Nextcloud — European Cloud Storage alternative
Replaces Google Drive / Dropbox
Nextcloud is a European cloud storage provider based in Germany and a GDPR-compliant alternative to Google Drive / Dropbox. Self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform from Germany. Data stays within EU or Swiss jurisdiction, outside the reach of the US Cloud Act.
Last verified: May 18, 2026
Key features
- File sync
- Office suite
- Talk
- Groupware
Why choose Nextcloud?
Nextcloud is based in Germany and operates under European data-protection rules. For organisations that want to move away from Google Drive / Dropbox, it offers a sovereign, EU-aligned alternative — without the US Cloud Act or FISA 702 exposure that affects US-headquartered services.
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