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Looking for Cloud Storage Replacement, but I don't like NextCloud (lemmy.world)
submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by nopersonalspace@lemmy.world to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world
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I'm looking for something to replace cloud storage for myself and family. I've tried to use/like NextCloud but honestly I despise it. The UI/UX really bothers me, and administering it is a pain. It also just does way more that I want or need.

What I'm looking for:

  • Supports a virtual/sync folder on Mac. Like iCloud does, it needs to create a local folder on a Mac. I personally just use SMB, but for family members that's not as easy (see next point).
  • Accessible from the internet. I don't want to put my family members on the VPN, but I do have a central OAuth for other stuff so I want it to be secured with behind that.
  • Doesn't need to have a web interface or phone app. If it integrates into the computer, it doesn't really need this. I can just use (FileBrowser)[https://filebrowser.org/]. It's mostly used for documents and the like, so desktop/laptop use is the most important.

Anyone use anything that fits this? Or anyone in general dislike NextCloud and use something else?

Edit: Maybe I can just setup webdav and use something like https://mountainduck.io/? Would be better to find something FOSS though, if possible.

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[–] mholiv@lemmy.world 21 points 7 months ago (9 children)

+1 For Seafile. They put out a docker image that works well. It hasthe fastest sync I’ve ever seen and it has good clients.

[–] uninvitedguest@lemmy.ca 6 points 7 months ago (8 children)

Does Seafile store data in a flat file, or as files/folder hierarchy on disk?

[–] nopersonalspace@lemmy.world 7 points 7 months ago (6 children)

Okay I'm trying out seafile and it seems awesome, so maybe that will be the way to go.

It stores them in a custom format in blocks, which is the only real downside because that means it can't interop with things like FTP or SMB

[–] Dianoga@lemm.ee 2 points 7 months ago

I haven't tried it but it can theoretically support webdav. You can also mount it read only via fuse with a bit of effort.

Those are both on my list of things to experiment with. I love the speed but I miss the real files of NextCloud.

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