Nextcloud replaces 2 paid apps
One open-source tool, 2 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
licenseAGPL-3.0+
runsyour server
installNextcloud All-in-One Docker stack or a supported web-server/PHP/database installation, plus sync clients
dataUser files in a server data directory or object store; accounts, shares, file cache, versions, and other metadata in the database, with optional local synced copies
setupA practical deployment needs an always-on host, Docker or a full PHP/database stack, domain and TLS, storage planning, backups, and upgrades
facts verified 2026-08-11
Your own cloud, complete with the privilege of maintaining your own cloud.
the catchIt can sync the folder, but it is not Obsidian-aware, does not provide the same conflict handling and version recovery by default, and makes you operate the cloud service.
the verdict →all Obsidian Sync alternatives →
Unlimited Zotero WebDAV if you already wanted a server to babysit.
the verdict →last updated 2026-08-11 · up to $60/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
