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Nextcloud Virtual Files vs Google Drive

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Nextcloud Virtual Files

7.0
Cloud & Storage

Desktop sync client for Nextcloud software products

Google Drive

7.0
Cloud & Storage

Client for the Google Drive storage service

Metric Nextcloud Virtual Files Google Drive
Category Cloud & Storage Cloud & Storage
AI Score 7.0 7.0
30-day Installs 10 3.5K
90-day Installs 189 12.3K
365-day Installs 1.1K 37.0K
Version 4.0.8 124.0.3
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 78 5.9K
GitHub Forks 4 367
Open Issues - 278
License MIT
Language OCaml
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Jul 15, 2024 May 14, 2013

Reviews

Nextcloud Virtual Files

Nextcloud Virtual Files is a desktop sync client designed to keep your files in sync across devices using Nextcloud. It offers seamless integration with Nextcloud's cloud storage, making it ideal for users who rely on Nextcloud for file management.

Synchronizes files between your local device and a Nextcloud server.

Pros

  • + Actively maintained with frequent updates
  • + Seamless integration with Nextcloud services
  • + Auto-updates ensure the latest features and security patches

Cons

  • - GitHub repository details such as language and license are not provided
  • - Some users have encountered issues with Finder Trash functionality

Google Drive

Google Drive offers a reliable cloud storage solution for syncing files across devices and accessing them online. It integrates seamlessly with other Google services, making it ideal for users who rely on the Google ecosystem.

Enables syncing and management of files in the cloud via the Google Drive service.

Pros

  • + Seamless integration with Google services
  • + Cross-device file syncing
  • + Free storage option

Cons

  • - Risk of files being auto-deleted without warning
  • - Content restrictions impacting usability