Nextcloud for SMEs – The Secure Alternative to OneDrive and SharePoint
Nextcloud for SMEs – The Secure Alternative to OneDrive and SharePoint
Nextcloud is the leading open-source platform for file synchronisation and team collaboration. Over 400,000 organisations worldwide use Nextcloud — including the German Pension Insurance, federal ministries, and thousands of SMEs.
What Does Nextcloud Offer?
Nextcloud is far more than a cloud file store:
- File management: Synchronisation across all devices, sharing with customers and partners
- Calendar & Contacts: CalDAV/CardDAV-compatible, syncs with all clients
- Video conferencing: Nextcloud Talk as an alternative to Teams meetings
- Collaboration: Online editing with ONLYOFFICE Docs (integrated directly into Nextcloud)
- Email: Nextcloud Mail as a webmail client
- Tasks: Kanban boards, integrated project planning
Migrating from OneDrive in 5 Steps
1. Provision the Server
We set up your Nextcloud server — either on-premise or at Hetzner Cloud (from €30/month for 20 users).
2. Migrate Data
All OneDrive data is transferred completely to your Nextcloud server. No file is lost.
3. Install Clients
Desktop clients for Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as apps for Android and iOS, are set up.
4. Create Users
Accounts for all employees, permission structures, and shares are carried over.
5. Training
A 2-hour workshop for all staff — Nextcloud is so intuitive that barely any acclimatisation is needed.
Security and GDPR
Nextcloud runs on your own servers — your data never leaves your company or the EU data centre of your choice. End-to-end encryption, two-factor authentication, and granular access controls are included.
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