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    ownCloud

    File sync and sharing (often self-hosted).

    DEGermany·Founded 2011
    Headquarters
    🇩🇪Germany
    Data Hosting
    Germany
    Structure
    Independent
    Compliance
    ▣GDPR◆EU HQ▦EU Data

    ownCloud key facts

    Last updated
    Legal entity
    ownCloud GmbH
    Headquarters
    Germany (DE)
    Ownership
    Part of Kiteworks
    Founded
    2011
    Data hosting
    Germany
    Infrastructure
    Self-hosted or German data centers for SaaS
    Deployment
    SaaS, Self-hosted, On-prem, Managed Hosting
    Open source
    Yes
    US Cloud Act exposure
    Exposed
    Certifications
    HIPAA-ready, GDPR-ready, LGPD-ready, CCPA-ready
    Replaces
    Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive for Business, Box

    About ownCloud

    ownCloud is a leading open-source enterprise file sharing and collaboration platform. It provides organizations with a secure alternative to public cloud storage by allowing them to maintain full control over their unstructured data. The platform is designed for high-compliance environments such as government, healthcare, and research institutions where data residency and sovereignty are critical. The service offers a dual-model approach: a managed SaaS offering (ownCloud.online) hosted exclusively in German data centers, and a self-hosted enterprise version that can be deployed on-premises or in a private cloud. Key features include real-time document collaboration, federated sharing that allows different ownCloud instances to connect securely, and robust security measures including encryption and multi-factor authentication. In 2023, ownCloud became part of Kiteworks, further integrating its file sharing capabilities into a broader hardened sensitive content communications platform.

    Alternative to

    DropboxGoogle DriveMicrosoft OneDrive for BusinessBox

    Target Segments

    EnterprisePublic SectorEducationSMB

    Deployment Options

    SaaSSelf-hostedOn-premManaged Hosting

    Hosting & Security

    Infrastructure

    Self-hosted or German data centers for SaaS

    Certifications
    HIPAA-ready
    GDPR-ready
    LGPD-ready
    CCPA-ready

    Key Features

    Secure file synchronization and sharing
    Granular access controls and password-protected links
    Real-time collaborative editing (Collabora, ONLYOFFICE integration)
    Federated Cloud Sharing across instances
    File lifecycle management and auditing
    Desktop, web, and mobile sync clients
    Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
    Large file handling via chunking technology

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