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Keepit vs Nextcloud

Keepit logo

Keepit

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Independent cloud backup for SaaS workloads

From
$3/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nextcloud logo

Nextcloud

File Storage & Backup

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.
  • Each has a real cost: Keepit search functionality is very limited with restrictive search strings and poor filter options; Nextcloud requires self-hosted deployment on organisation-controlled infrastructure; no managed cloud option provided by Nextcloud

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Keepit and Nextcloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Keepit and Nextcloud differ
AttributeKeepitNextcloud
Starting price$3/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebSelf-hosted, Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API
CategoryBackup & Disaster RecoveryFile Storage & Backup
Founded2017Unknown

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

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 Keepit

  • Vendor-independent storage
  • Immutable backup
  • Blockchain verification
  • Unlimited retention
  • Granular restore
  • API access
  • Microsoft 365
  • Google Workspace

Only in Nextcloud

Nothing recorded that Keepit does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Keepit

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

Nextcloud

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

Where each one falls short

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

Keepit

  • Search functionality is very limited with restrictive search strings and poor filter options
  • Download speeds during restoration are slow, particularly for mailbox restorations
  • Console interface is complex and unintuitive, making file retrieval time-consuming
  • Limited support for advanced features like Power Automate flows and manual backup job initiation
  • Primarily targets SaaS applications and is not a single platform for on-premises workloads, VMs, or endpoint backup

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

Keepit

$3/month
  • Keepit Business$3/month
    • Immutable backup
    • Unlimited retention
    • Blockchain verification

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 Keepit if

  • You need vendor-independent storage.
  • You also want immutable backup.
Keepit 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 Keepit or Nextcloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Keepit starts at $3/month and Nextcloud at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Keepit or Nextcloud?
Nextcloud has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $3/month for Keepit and Free for Nextcloud.
Does Keepit or Nextcloud run on more platforms?
Keepit runs on 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. Keepit starts at $3/month.
What is Keepit best used for?
Keepit 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 Keepit do that Nextcloud cannot?
Keepit covers Vendor-independent storage, Immutable backup, Blockchain verification, Unlimited retention.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Keepit: What SaaS applications does Keepit protect?

Keepit provides backup for Microsoft 365 workloads (Teams, Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, Groups, Public Folders), Microsoft Entra ID, Google, Salesforce, and 15 SaaS applications total as of 2026, with plans to add more.

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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.

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Keepit: How is Keepit priced?

Keepit uses custom pricing starting at $5 per seat monthly. Enterprise plans are custom quoted, with median annual contracts around $60,270. The pricing includes unlimited data storage.

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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.

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Keepit: Does Keepit guarantee immutability?

Yes, Keepit's architecture runs on secure, private infrastructure offering data immutability to prevent ransomware and accidental deletion.

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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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