# Nextcloud vs Syncthing

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Syncthing

| Attribute | Nextcloud | Syncthing |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 42.8 (21% (low)) | 56 (58% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 16 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 175 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 89,382 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Nextcloud is a free, open-source content collaboration platform that lets you store and manage files, calendars, contacts, and communications on your own servers. It includes desktop, mobile, and web clients with built-in document editing, messaging, and video calling capabilities. It is indexed under File Sync.","source":"https://nextcloud.com","question":"What is Nextcloud?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Nextcloud is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://nextcloud.com","question":"Is Nextcloud free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Nextcloud supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://nextcloud.com","question":"What platforms does Nextcloud support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Nextcloud can be deployed cloud / SaaS, on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://nextcloud.com","question":"Can Nextcloud be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 10 integrations for Nextcloud, including Collabora Online, XMPP, LibreOffice, Signal, Telegram, SMS, OTR and OMEMO, plus 2 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://nextcloud.com","question":"What does Nextcloud integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed HIPAA and GDPR for Nextcloud. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Nextcloud not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-14-now-available-with-video-verification-signaltelegram-2fa-support-improved-collaboration-and-gdpr-compliance/","question":"What security certifications does Nextcloud have?","confidence":0.7}]` | `[{"answer":"Syncthing automatically synchronizes files between multiple computers in real-time while encrypting all communication and storing data only on your own devices. It operates without central servers, giving you complete privacy and control over where your data is stored and who can access it. It is indexed under File Sync.","source":"https://syncthing.net","question":"What is Syncthing?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Syncthing is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MPL-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://syncthing.net","question":"Is Syncthing free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Syncthing supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://syncthing.net","question":"What platforms does Syncthing support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Syncthing can be deployed on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://syncthing.net","question":"Can Syncthing be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Syncthing is published under the MPL-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing","question":"Is Syncthing open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | Open source content collaboration platform with file storage, document editing, chat, and task management. Designed for organizations wanting to maintain control over their data with self-hosted deployment options. | Syncthing automatically synchronizes files between multiple computers in real-time while encrypting all communication and storing data only on your own devices. It operates without central servers, giving you complete privacy and control over where your data is stored and who can access it. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"free_open_source","deployment_model":"self_hosted","active_directory_ldap_identity_sync":true,"self_hosted_linux_docker_deployment":true,"client_server_architecture_cloud_host":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"free_open_source","deployment_model":"p2p_client","peer_to_peer_p2p_network_routing":true,"aws_s3_azure_blob_external_mounts":false,"active_directory_ldap_identity_sync":false,"self_hosted_linux_docker_deployment":true,"client_server_architecture_cloud_host":false,"end_to_end_encryption_keys_in_transit":true}` |
| integrations.count | 7 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Collabora Online"},{"name":"XMPP"},{"name":"LibreOffice"},{"name":"Signal"},{"name":"Telegram"},{"name":"SMS"},{"name":"OTR"},{"name":"OMEMO"},{"name":"Vereign","native":true,"category":"security"},{"name":"Cospend","native":true,"category":"finance"},{"name":"Talk","native":true,"category":"chat","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Mail","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Calendar","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Recognize","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Collectives","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"privacyIDEA","native":false,"direction":"inbound"}]` | - |
| language.primary | - | Go |
| license.spdx | - | MPL-2.0 |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true}` | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://nextcloud.com","retrievedAt":"2026-09-05T16:06:54.119Z"}` | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://syncthing.net","retrievedAt":"2026-08-21T12:45:46.864Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 7 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.7-rc.2","date":"2026-10-13T07:31:50Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.7-rc.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.7-rc.1","date":"2026-10-08T07:15:17Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.7-rc.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.6","date":"2026-10-06T06:08:27Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.6-rc.4","date":"2026-09-30T07:55:44Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.6-rc.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.6-rc.3","date":"2026-09-22T13:13:35Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.6-rc.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.6-rc.1","date":"2026-09-15T12:18:28Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.6-rc.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.5","date":"2026-09-08T07:35:00Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.4-rc.2","date":"2026-08-24T19:15:28Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.4-rc.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.4-rc.1","date":"2026-08-19T10:39:46Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.4-rc.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.3","date":"2026-08-05T13:06:38Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.3-rc.3","date":"2026-08-03T22:03:26Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.3-rc.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.3-rc.2","date":"2026-07-28T06:32:24Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.3-rc.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.3-rc.1","date":"2026-07-21T05:03:07Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.3-rc.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.2","date":"2026-07-08T13:43:41Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.2-rc.4","date":"2026-06-26T06:04:03Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.2-rc.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.2-rc.3","date":"2026-06-23T10:04:39Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.2-rc.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.2-rc.2","date":"2026-06-13T06:47:21Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.2-rc.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.2-rc.1","date":"2026-06-12T07:20:25Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.2-rc.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.1","date":"2026-06-02T11:50:30Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.1.1-rc.1","date":"2026-05-25T13:35:09Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.1-rc.1"}]` |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"ANSSI CSPN","status":"active"},{"name":"BSI IT-Grundschutz","status":"active"},{"name":"Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.hipaa | yes | - |
| security.scorecard | - | 5.8 |
| security.trust_center | https://nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-validates-license-compliance-through-openchain/ | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":3,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fsyncthing%2Fsyncthing&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":"HIGH"}` |

## Capabilities (File Sync)

| Capability | Nextcloud | Syncthing |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Self hosted | P2p client |
| Peer to peer p2p network routing | - | ✓ |
| Client server architecture cloud host | ✓ | ✗ |
| Block level delta sync transfer speed | - | - |
| Self hosted linux docker deployment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Synology qnap nas hardware integration | - | - |
| Aws s3 azure blob external mounts | - | ✗ |
| Active directory ldap identity sync | ✓ | ✗ |
| Version history and conflict resolution | - | - |
| End to end encryption keys in transit | - | ✓ |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | Free open source | Free open source |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T18:31:05.355Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*