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Keep your images, documents, and data at home, then they belong only to you!
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Your data stays with you
No cloud providers, no vendor lock-in. Everything runs on your own hardware at home.
Royalty-free & transparent
Exclusively open-source software – no hidden subscription costs, no vendor price increases.
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We install, explain, and train you—no tech-babble, but explained in plain English.
On all devices
Whether PC, Mac, iPhone, Android, or Linux – your private cloud available everywhere.
“I want secure digital solutions, license-free, easy to use, and I want to decide for myself who sees my data”
Do you feel the same way?
Who are we?
We have years of experience with open source
Own cloud at home instead of commercial cloud – is it worth it?
Commercial cloud solutions – most of us use at least one such service to store photos, documents, and files. That is undoubtedly convenient. But it comes with a price that is often overlooked: your data resides on external servers, is subject to foreign terms of service, and incurs monthly subscription costs that steadily increase as your storage needs grow.
An alternative that has become significantly easier in recent years: a dedicated home server with open-source software like Nextcloud – installed and self-managed at home on your own hardware.
What distinguishes a private cloud from commercial ones?
- Data sovereignty Your files, including backup, do not leave your home unless you actively decide so.
- No subscription fees: Instead of a monthly fee per GB, you pay a one-time fee for setup and hardware.
- Full control: You determine who has access – no changes to the terms of use by the provider.
- Expandable: In addition to file storage, you can integrate calendars, contacts, password management, and more.
Is that complicated to set up?
The software itself (e.g. Nextcloud) is now very mature and stable. The greater effort lies in the correct setup: choosing hardware, configuring the network, setting up backups, and enabling secure remote access. That is precisely the part we assist with – from consultation to the completed setup on all your devices.
Who is this worthwhile for?
Especially for people who regularly save data (photos, videos, documents), want to keep multiple devices synchronized, or generally value data privacy and independence from major tech corporations.
Curious whether a home server is worth it for your situation?
Request a free initial consultationNextcloud vs. Commercial: The Honest Comparison
Anyone looking for an alternative to commercial services will sooner or later come across Nextcloud – an open-source software that offers many of the same features, but runs on your own hardware instead of in a third-party data center. Here is an objective comparison of the most important points.
| Criterion | commercial | Nextcloud (private home server) |
|---|---|---|
| Data storage location | Provider servers, mostly abroad | At your home |
| Costs | Ongoing subscription, increases with storage needs | One-off setup, then hardly any ongoing costs |
| License | Proprietary, provider can change terms | Open Source, no vendor lock-in |
| Scope of functions | File storage, shares, simple collaboration | File storage, calendar, contacts, password manager and much more, expandable |
| Facility | Ready for immediate use | One-time setup effort, just as easy to use afterwards |
Where commercial ones still have advantages
Anyone who feels comfortable with commercial subscription providers and has no concerns regarding data privacy will be up and running faster with a ready-made cloud subscription. An established cloud service can also be more practical when collaborating very spontaneously with many external individuals.
Where Nextcloud has the edge
As soon as data protection, multi-year cost control, and independence from a single provider are important, Nextcloud showcases its strengths. In addition, it can be expanded as desired – for example, with a password safe (Vaultwarden) or digital document management (Paperless-ngx), all on the same private infrastructure.
Conclusion
There is no generally "right" solution – it depends on your own priorities. Anyone willing to invest time or budget once into the setup will get long-term greater control and often lower costs with Nextcloud.
Not sure which solution is right for you?
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