bewCloud
File sharing + sync, notes, and photos (alternative to Nextcloud and ownCloud's RSS reader).
Maintained, but at a slower pace than the leaders in its category.
Commit activity more than 26% of tracked projects; popularity more than 38%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 1.2k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v4.15.0 · 13 Aug 2026 |
| Repo updated | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 |
| Built with | Docker |
Is bewCloud actively maintained?
Over the last 11 months the project absorbed 82 commits, of which 21 arrived in the most recent quarter — roughly 7 commits a month.
The most recent tagged release, v4.15.0, shipped about two months ago — a current, installable version exists today.
bewCloud ranks #11 of 20 in File Transfer & Synchronization, placing it mid-table for maintenance activity.
What bewCloud actually does
bewCloud provides a self-hosted platform for synchronising files, managing notes, viewing photo galleries, and reading RSS feeds. It functions as an open-source alternative to established productivity suites like Nextcloud and ownCloud.
Best fit: It suits users seeking an alternative groupware and file synchronisation suite that keeps their data within local infrastructure.
Worth knowing: The project overlaps heavily with more mature and widely adopted alternatives, which may offer broader community support and plugin ecosystems.
Deployment notes
As a containerised application, deployment typically requires persistent volume mounts for stored user data and a reverse proxy to handle TLS termination.
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