Nextcloud
US alternative: Google DriveOpen-source collaboration platform for file sharing, productivity, and digital sovereignty.
Open SourceSustainableFree optionFully European
Overview
Nextcloud combines file sync, sharing, office collaboration, chat, and workflow automation in an open-source platform. It is especially strong where sovereignty, compliance, and on-prem or private-cloud deployment matter.
Why it is listed
Replaces
Google Drive
European signal
Reviewed as strongly European-aligned
Privacy and hosting notes
Can be self-hosted or deployed with trusted providers, keeping data under your organization’s control.
Funding and ownership
No public VC round disclosed in the reviewed sources; founder said Nextcloud declines investor offers and is funded by customers.