OpenCloud
File Sharing and Collaboration Platform.
High commit volume, frequent releases and growing activity.
Commit activity more than 86% of tracked projects; popularity more than 70%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 6.1k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v8.0.1 · 16 Sept 2026 |
| Repo updated | 25 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 |
| Built with | Docker, Go, Nodejs |
Is OpenCloud actively maintained?
Over the last 11 months the project absorbed 1543 commits, of which 562 arrived in the most recent quarter — roughly 187 commits a month.
Activity is accelerating: the last quarter carried 53% more commits than the one before it.
The most recent tagged release, v8.0.1, shipped within the last month — a current, installable version exists today.
Of the 20 projects we track in File Transfer & Synchronization, OpenCloud ranks #3 by health score — in the top quarter of its category.
What OpenCloud actually does
OpenCloud is a self-hosted platform designed for file sharing and collaboration. It allows users to store, sync, and collaborate on files across devices from their own infrastructure. The system is built using Docker, Go, and Node.js under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Best fit: Teams and individuals seeking an open-source solution for managing and sharing documents on private hardware.
Worth knowing: It competes in a crowded space dominated by mature alternatives like Nextcloud and Owncloud, meaning community resources or documentation may be less extensive.
Deployment notes
Deployment typically involves running containers via Docker, requiring persistent volumes for file storage and a reverse proxy to handle TLS termination.
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