End-to-end encrypted cloud storage for your business
ownCloud.online is the safest place to store, synchronize and share your data with colleagues. Work securely together – anytime, anywhere.
The most advanced cloud solution
Since 2010, we strive for a cloud solution that meets the highest data protection requirements. Whether patient files, legal documents, secret contracts or valuable construction drawings – sensitive data must not be accessed by unauthorized third parties.
With ownCloud.online, we offer a GDPR-compliant solution that is inspired by this idealism. Our aim is to combine the convenience of a cloud with absolute protection of your privacy.
50 million people worldwide already trust in it and profit from our experience every day.
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"Today, ownCloud.online is the best value for money cloud solution on the market."
Jean-Jacques Bois
C.O.O., Nanolike SAS![]()
"The Talend User Group provides its members with a permanent forum to exchange views on technology, innovations, use cases and many more topics related to our open source platform.
With ownCloud.online we can use corporate file sharing for personal data -
without any privacy concerns due to the GDPR."Michael van Rykswyk
Managing Director Talend User Group![]()
"As a non-profit association against organized crime, the protection of our, in some cases very sensitive, documents has top priority for us. This is guaranteed at any time with ownCloud.online."
Giulia Norberti
Mafia nein Danke e.V.
Is cloud storage safe?
ownCloud.online is hosted in Germany, ensuring the highest security standards and providing the most advanced legal privacy protection. Your cloud is entirely private (Single Tenancy) and thanks to ownCloud’s open-source codebase, we can guarantee the highest level of software security. What’s more end-to-end encryption and related features keep you in control.
Our Mission:
Data Sovereignity
Cloud solutions are state-of-art working environments. But because of the recurring spate of data leaks, confidence in cloud providers has taken a hit. We think that it’s time for a mature cloud solution, one which you can completely trust. ownCloud.online combines the comfort of the cloud with the highest data security and keeps control where it belongs:
with you!
1 Open
Source
We trust in the power of teamwork. In contrast to most big cloud vendors, ownCloud.online is driven by a vibrant community, one of the largest Open Source communities in the world. One that sees to a higher level of both security and productivity.
2 Made in
Germany
We believe that data sovereignty is one of the most significant and beneficial goods of the digital age. So to provide the most advanced protection of your data ownCloud.online is strictly hosted on German servers, as Germany has the most modern data security and privacy laws.
3 Single
Tenancy
In contrast to most cloud providers — who aggregate data from different customers to minimize storage needs — ownCloud.online is single tenant based and provides separate cloud instances with dedicated private storage for each customer.
4 Migration to
on-premises
We believe that technology should adapt to your workflows, not the other way around. This is what ownCloud.online does, so it scales with your business. What’s more, your data can be migrated to your own infrastructure at any time.
ownCloud is already used by over 50 million users and 200.000 organizations worldwide.
Easy to use and a strong focus on data security
All cloud storage vendors claim that they make no compromises in protecting your data. See yourself why ownCloud.online stands out from the masses when it comes to comfortable and secure data storage.
 ownCloud Online |  Google Drive See in-depth comparison |  Microsoft OneDrive See in-depth comparison |  Dropbox See in-depth comparison |  Box.com See in-depth comparison |
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| ownCloud Online | Google Drive See in-depth comparison | Microsoft OneDrive See in-depth comparison | Dropbox See in-depth comparison | Box.com See in-depth comparison | |||||||||
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| Cost per User per month | 11,99 € | 14,95 € * | 8,40 € | 15 € | 13,50 € | ||||||||
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| Server location | Germany | US | US | US | worldwide | ||||||||
| Encrypted file transmission | |||||||||||||
| Multi-factor authentication (2FA) | |||||||||||||
| End-to-end-encryption | |||||||||||||
| Custom password policies | |||||||||||||
| Upload Filter | |||||||||||||
| Single-Tenancy | |||||||||||||
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| Unlimited file versioning | |||||||||||||
| Unlimited Trashbin | |||||||||||||
| Outlook Integration | |||||||||||||
| Teams (user defined sharing groups) (see details) | |||||||||||||
| Large File Support | unlimited | max. 5 TB | max. 15 GB | max. 20GB | max. 250MB/5GB | ||||||||
| Unlimited Traffic | |||||||||||||
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| Password protected links (see details) | |||||||||||||
| Links with expiration date (see details) | |||||||||||||
| FileDrop (see details) | |||||||||||||
| Free Guest Accounts (see details) | |||||||||||||
| Support | |||||||||||||
| Support | 5x8 24h reaction time | no service level agreement | 5x8, 1h reaction time | no service level agreement | 5x8 1h reaction time | ||||||||
| Free Trial | 30 days | 14 days | 30 days | 14 days | |||||||||
| On-Premises Migration possible | |||||||||||||
| Setup assistance | |||||||||||||
* projected to 1TB storage
Based on publicly available information. If you have any comments regarding a necessary update of the overview, please contact us at info@owncloud.online.
ownCloud.online is more than a cloud. See all features and learn how it will improve your daily business.
Activity Stream & Notifications
Get notified in realtime about file actions and see who worked on your files. No file action will get past you anymore.
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Advanced sharing possibilities
ownCloud.online offers a variety of settings for flexible and convenient ways to share files with other users.
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Anti-Virus
Your data is always scanned on upload for malicious files. Your devices are protected and you don’t have to worry about viruses.
Certified Serverfarms
Our certified german server farms guarantee highest security standards to keep your files safe and block out every unwanted third party access.
End-to-end Encryption
Encrypts your data when exchanging between clients. Your data is securely transferred and only accessible with a predefined key (e.g. SmartCard).
Federated Cloud Sharing
Share files across multiple ownCloud instances. Seamlessly collaborate with your partners and customers running an ownCloud.
File Firewall (Upload filter)
Frame complex rules for file uploads. Control exactly which files your users can and cannot upload.
File Versioning & Trashbin
Browse through previous versions of your files and track changes. All of your data will be preserved and you won’t lose anything anymore.
Free Mobile and Desktop Clients
The popular ownCloud mobile apps and desktop client are inclued and free to use. Your data is always where you are.
German Server Location
Protected by german law your data is stored strictly on certified german infrastructure.
Guest Accounts
Easily share and collaborate with external people using only their email address. No additional paid user accounts are needed and even the mobile and desktop clients can be used.
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Included Backup
Your files are automatically backed up and preserved. In case of an unexpected data crash your files can be restored within minutes.
On-Premises Migration
Migrate to your own infrastructure seamlessly. If your company grows and your requirements increase a migration can be done very easily.
Password Policy
Establish custom rules to avoid the usage of weak passwords. Reduce human errors and increase your file security.
Professional Support
Our support staff is there to help you in case you are stuck. Get professional help and don’t get lost in the clouds.
Tag Management
Manage tags and organize your files. Find and order your files easily and maintain your overview.
Teams (Custom Groups)
Create custom sharing segmentations on the fly. For a more efficient workflow without the need of an administrator.
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Two-Factor Authentication
Increase the security for your users by using one time passwords. Block out attackers and keep your files safe.
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Workflows
Set up automated file actions like tagging or deletion. Keep your file structure clean while you focus on your work.
What's the difference to other public cloud providers?
In difference to Dropbox, OneDrive etc. ownCloud.online is not a public cloud but a private cloud and focuses on data privacy and security. Providing a real protection to your data in combination with the advantages of a cloud is the core concept of ownCloud.online. It is designed to trust – without any limitations.k
With a hosted cloud solution I still don't know where my files are stored!
ownCloud.online is hosted strictly in Germany. Our server farms are protected by the most modern physical and digital protection and prevention systems. Covered by strict german data privacy laws we guarantee the security of your files. Detailed information about our server farms can be provided at any time.
What is an ownCloud.online User?
An user is any person or role on your team with a unique email address. Each team member should have his or her own user license. Users can link their ownCloud.online accounts to as many of their devices as they’d like (PCs, phones, tablets, etc.) at no additional charge. To make your data available to external persons you can create guest accounts at no additional charge. Guest users have some limitations to features.
How much space does my team get?
Starting with 5 users your team has a cloud storage of 1TB (1024GB (GigaByte)). With every additional user your storage is extended by 200GB. For customized solutions please contact our sales team.
What is an "ownCloud.online instance"?
An ownCloud.online instance is a dedicated installation with dedicated storage and user space. It is only accessible by you. Other ownCloud.online users have their own dedicated workspace so no cross-cloud access is possible. Some other public cloud providers do aggregate data from different customers to save space which is a big threat to data security and privacy.
I'd like to start a trial. What do I need to know to get started?
No prior knowledge required! But to make sure you’re taking advantage of everything ownCloud.online has to offer, we suggest checking out our admin and user guides. Start your free trial now .
Why do I need to input my credit card for a free trial?
We require credit card information for the trial to prevent fraud. But if you cancel before the trial period is over, there won’t be any charges.
How can I cancel my trial or subscription?
To cancel your subscription please send us an email to info@owncloud.online. The termination period for monthly subscriptions is 7 days, for yearly subscriptions 30 days. Cancellation of a trial is possible anytime in the evaluation period of 30 days.
You are interested in ownCloud.online but have some additional questions or need a customized offer?
Contact us any time, we’re happy to help!