Where it fits
Organisations that need control of shared files and collaboration infrastructure.
Trade-offs and limitations
Office editing, groupware and integrations require additional components. Capacity planning matters for large files and active teams.
Deployment and technology
PHP · PostgreSQL/MariaDB. Self-hosting requires a supported deployment, capacity planning and a named maintainer. Consult the official installation guide for the current version.
Portability and integration
| API | WebDAV and application APIs |
|---|---|
| Authentication | LDAP and SSO through supported apps; validate compatibility |
| Data export | Standard files, WebDAV and full server backups |
Migration considerations
Preserve ownership, permissions, sharing links and retention rules; test client sync and document fidelity.
Security and ongoing costs
Budget for infrastructure, implementation, monitoring, patching, backups, restore tests and user support. Check the supported release and current advisories with the project. An open licence is not a security guarantee.
Freedom score and exit difficulty
A complete, evidence-backed assessment of all 15 criteria is required before publishing a score. Exit difficulty depends on your customisations, data model, integrations and operating documentation. This profile does not claim a hands-on benchmark or a complete security assessment.
Primary sources
Profile reviewed 2026-09-12. Verify the exact release, edition and extensions before implementation.