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HPE StoreOnce vs Nextcloud

HPE StoreOnce logo

HPE StoreOnce

Software

Disk-based backup with built-in deduplication

From
$5000/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nextcloud logo

Nextcloud

Software

Self-hosted file sync, sharing and collaboration platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Nextcloud has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HPE StoreOnce and Nextcloud actually diverge.

Attributes where HPE StoreOnce and Nextcloud differ
AttributeHPE StoreOnceNextcloud
Starting price$5000/one-timeFree
Pricing modelone-timefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsLinux, WebSelf-hosted, Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API
Founded2015Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in HPE StoreOnce

  • StoreOnce Catalyst
  • Cloud bank storage
  • Instant recovery
  • Federated deduplication
  • Encryption
  • Replication
  • Veeam
  • Commvault

Only in Nextcloud

Nothing recorded that HPE StoreOnce does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

HPE StoreOnce

  • Data protectionnot Nextcloud
  • Disaster recoverynot Nextcloud
  • Business continuitynot Nextcloud
  • Ransomware protectionnot Nextcloud
  • Compliancenot Nextcloud

Nextcloud

  • Government and public sector organisations with data sovereignty requirementsnot HPE StoreOnce
  • Enterprises replacing Dropbox or Box for cost reduction and data controlnot HPE StoreOnce
  • Education institutions providing secure file collaborationnot HPE StoreOnce
  • Healthcare and finance sectors requiring on-premises deployment for compliancenot HPE StoreOnce
  • Hybrid work environments where teams synchronise documents and communicatenot HPE StoreOnce
  • Digital asset management and media collaboration workflowsnot HPE StoreOnce

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

HPE StoreOnce

Nothing recorded yet. See the HPE StoreOnce review.

Nextcloud

  • Requires self-hosted deployment on organisation-controlled infrastructure; no managed cloud option provided by Nextcloud
  • Operational overhead: organisations must apply security patches, manage backups, configure SSL certificates, and handle system administration
  • Scalability challenges at very large user counts (10,000+); requires careful database and storage tuning
  • Mobile clients lack some features of web interface (scripting, advanced admin functions); feature parity varies across platforms
  • Integration with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace is limited; Nextcloud does not replace Exchange or Gmail directly

Pricing, plan by plan

HPE StoreOnce

$5000/one-time
  • StoreOnce Appliance$5000/one-time
    • Catalyst deduplication
    • Cloud bank
    • Instant recovery

Nextcloud

Free
  • Community EditionFree
    • All core features: Files, Talk, Groupware, Office
    • Unlimited users and storage
    • Community forum support
  • Standard Enterprise$71.29/year
    • 2 business day response time
    • 1-year maintenance included
    • Email support during business hours
  • Premium Enterprise$104.99/year
    • 1 business day response time
    • 5+ year maintenance
    • Extended business hours support
  • Ultimate Enterprise$204.75/year
    • 1-24 hour response time options
    • 5+ year maintenance
    • 24/7 phone support with SLA guarantees

Which should you pick?

Choose HPE StoreOnce if

  • You need storeonce catalyst.
  • You work on Linux, Web.
  • You also want cloud bank storage.
HPE StoreOnce review

Choose Nextcloud if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Self-hosted, Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API.
Nextcloud review

Questions people ask

Is HPE StoreOnce or Nextcloud better?
Neither clearly leads. HPE StoreOnce starts at $5000/one-time and Nextcloud at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HPE StoreOnce or Nextcloud?
Nextcloud has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $5000/one-time for HPE StoreOnce and Free for Nextcloud.
Does HPE StoreOnce or Nextcloud run on more platforms?
HPE StoreOnce runs on Linux, Web. Nextcloud runs on Self-hosted, Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API.
Can I use Nextcloud for free?
Yes. Nextcloud has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. HPE StoreOnce starts at $5000/one-time.
What is HPE StoreOnce best used for?
HPE StoreOnce is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection. Of those, data protection and disaster recovery are not what Nextcloud is typically brought in for.
What can HPE StoreOnce do that Nextcloud cannot?
HPE StoreOnce covers StoreOnce Catalyst, Cloud bank storage, Instant recovery, Federated deduplication.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Nextcloud: Is Nextcloud Community Edition free to use?

Yes. Nextcloud Community Edition is completely free and open-source under the AGPL-3.0 licence. There are no licensing fees, but organisations must host and maintain their own servers.

Source
Nextcloud: Can I migrate from Dropbox or Google Drive to Nextcloud?

Yes. Nextcloud provides migration tools and documentation for importing files from competing platforms. Professional services are available through Nextcloud Enterprise for large-scale migrations.

Source
Nextcloud: What video conferencing capabilities does Nextcloud Talk provide?

Nextcloud Talk provides end-to-end encrypted audio and video calls, group conferencing, screen sharing, call recording with transcription, live translation, and integration with external services (Slack, Teams, Matrix). Recordings are stored locally on the Nextcloud server.

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