Nextcloud vs 
Syncthing
Compared on data, not vibes. Metrics refresh nightly; verdict links carry the math.
| Nextcloud | Syncthing | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 36,384 | 87,547 |
| Last commit | 0d ago | 0d ago |
| Latest release | v34.0.2 | v2.1.3 |
| Docker pulls | — | — |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Min RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Containers | 4 | 1 |
| ARM (Pi-friendly) | yes | yes |
Nextcloud
Files, calendars and contacts on hardware you control, with the desktop and mobile clients pointed at it instead of somebody else's cloud.
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Syncthing
Your files sync between your own devices, with the always-on server holding ciphertext it cannot read.
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Neither page tells you which is "better" — they solve the same jobs differently. Pick by the constraint that binds you: RAM, ARM, license, or how alive the project looks.