Managed Nextcloud Hosting
VCloud runs Nextcloud as a fully managed service starting at $49/month with unlimited user accounts, automated daily backups, TLS, and version updates applied for you. Because every VCloud plan includes unlimited seats, cost does not scale with headcount the way per-user file storage does.
- From $49/month
- Starter plan
- Unlimited seats
- No per-user charge
- Daily · 7d backups
- Automated and verified
What is Nextcloud?
Nextcloud is a self-hosted productivity platform covering file sync and share, calendars, contacts, collaborative document editing, and video calls. It is the most widely deployed open-source alternative to Google Workspace and Dropbox for file storage.
Why self-host Nextcloud instead of using Dropbox Business, Google Drive, and OneDrive?
- Per-seat pricing stops mattering. Dropbox and Google Drive bill per user per month; a 25-person team pays 25 times over. Nextcloud on a fixed plan does not.
- Data residency becomes something you can actually answer. You know which machine holds the files, which matters for GDPR Article 44 transfer questions and for clients who ask where their data lives.
- No provider-side scanning. Your files are not processed for advertising or model training.
- Full protocol access. WebDAV, CalDAV, and CardDAV are open, so files and calendars integrate with tooling that closed platforms do not expose.
Why use managed hosting instead of running Nextcloud yourself?
- Nextcloud major upgrades are famously order-dependent and cannot skip versions. We sequence them correctly.
- File data and database must be backed up consistently or a restore produces orphaned files. Our backups snapshot both together.
- Sync clients refuse to connect over untrusted TLS. Certificates are issued and renewed automatically.
- Nextcloud needs specific PHP tuning, opcache, and cron to perform acceptably. That configuration is done for you rather than discovered through slow performance.
What resources does Nextcloud need?
Starter (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB SSD) suits small teams. Storage is usually the binding constraint rather than CPU, so choose your plan by how much file data you hold: Business provides 100 GB SSD and Scale 200 GB NVMe.
2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB SSD, 2 apps, 99.9% SLA
4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 100 GB SSD, 5 apps, 99.9% SLA
8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM, 200 GB SSD, Unlimited apps, 99.95% SLA
Can I migrate my existing Nextcloud data?
Files migrate from Dropbox or Google Drive with the Nextcloud desktop client or rclone. Nextcloud also ships a User Migration app that moves accounts between Nextcloud instances with settings intact.
Frequently asked questions about managed Nextcloud hosting
How much does managed Nextcloud hosting cost?
Managed Nextcloud hosting on VCloud starts at $49/month on the Starter plan, including 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB SSD, daily backups, a custom domain, and unlimited user accounts at no additional per-seat cost.
Is there a per-user charge?
No. Every VCloud plan includes unlimited seats. This is the main economic reason teams move from Dropbox Business or Google Workspace, where cost grows linearly with headcount.
How much storage do I get, and can I add more?
Starter includes 50 GB SSD, Business 100 GB SSD, and Scale 200 GB NVMe. Since storage is typically the limiting factor for Nextcloud rather than CPU, pick your plan based on total file volume.
Can I use the Nextcloud desktop and mobile apps?
Yes. Your instance runs on your own domain with valid TLS, so the official desktop, iOS, and Android clients connect normally, as does any WebDAV, CalDAV, or CardDAV client.
Who can access my files?
Your files sit on your instance. VCloud acts as a data processor under your instruction and does not scan file contents, use them for analytics, or use them for model training.
How are Nextcloud upgrades handled?
We apply them for you in the correct sequence. Nextcloud does not support skipping major versions, so upgrades must be stepped through in order - a common way self-managed instances break. A backup is taken first.
Deploy Nextcloud in one click
Plans start at $49/month with unlimited seats, daily · 7d backups, and a 99.9% uptime SLA.