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Maestral vs Nextcloud
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Maestral
8.0Open-source Dropbox client
Nextcloud
7.0Desktop sync client for Nextcloud software products
| Metric | Maestral | Nextcloud |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cloud & Storage | Cloud & Storage |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 80 | 1.0K |
| 90-day Installs | 222 | 2.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 721 | 9.2K |
| Version | 1.9.5 | 33.0.4 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3.3K | 78 |
| GitHub Forks | 70 | 4 |
| Open Issues | 145 | - |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | Python | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Jun 29, 2021 | Sep 23, 2016 |
Reviews
Maestral
Maestral is a lightweight, open-source Dropbox client offering a reliable alternative to the official app. It syncs files seamlessly and is ideal for users seeking transparency and control over their file storage.
Synchronizes files with Dropbox using an open-source client.
Pros
- + Open-source transparency
- + Lightweight and efficient
- + Cross-platform support
Cons
- - Occasional bugs in the past
- - Less polished than the official app
Nextcloud
Nextcloud offers a privacy-focused, open-source alternative to proprietary cloud services, enabling file syncing, collaboration, and integration with various tools. It benefits users seeking control over their data and seamless cross-device access.
Syncs files and enables collaboration across devices using the Nextcloud platform.
Pros
- + Open-source and privacy-focused platform
- + Seamless file syncing and collaboration tools
- + Active development and regular updates
Cons
- - Performance issues on some platforms
- - Android app bugs reported by users