bewCloud The European alternative to Nextcloud / Google Drive
Open Source SubmittedLean open-source cloud alternative to Nextcloud from the EU
About bewCloud
bewCloud is an open-source cloud platform written in TypeScript and Deno. Features include file storage, notes, photo gallery, calendar, contacts, and an RSS reader. Unlike Nextcloud and ownCloud, bewCloud deliberately pursues a reduced feature set with low resource usage.
Highlights
- ✓ Open source under AGPL, source code on GitHub
- ✓ Written in TypeScript and Deno with low resource usage
- ✓ Files, notes, photos, calendar, contacts, and RSS in one application
- ✓ Self-hosting only via Docker Compose, server location of your choice
- ✓ WebDAV, CalDAV, and CardDAV for sync with existing clients
Why European?
- → Project run from the EU, server location of your choice when self-hosting
- → Open source, fully auditable, no vendor lock-in
- → No US corporation behind the project, data stays on the server you choose
- → Reduced feature set minimises attack surface and data exposure
Pricing
Free (open source, AGPL), self-hosting only
Available for
- Web: Web only
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Frequently asked questions about bewCloud
What is bewCloud and what is it used for? +
bewCloud is an open-source cloud platform written in TypeScript and Deno and positions itself as a lean alternative to Nextcloud and ownCloud. Features include file storage with WebDAV access, notes, a photo gallery, calendar (CalDAV), contacts (CardDAV), an RSS reader, and a simple expense tracker. The source code is available on GitHub under the AGPL. bewCloud is available through self-hosting only, the project no longer offers a managed instance.
Does bewCloud run on European infrastructure? +
That depends on the operator, since bewCloud is self-hosted only. The project no longer runs instances for users and does not offer a managed variant. Installation uses Docker Compose on your own server, and the operator chooses the location and hosting provider. Running it in Europe is therefore possible but not predetermined. AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure are not used as default dependencies.
What distinguishes bewCloud from Nextcloud? +
bewCloud deliberately avoids the broad feature set of Nextcloud and focuses on a few frequently used core applications. The stack is built on TypeScript and Deno instead of PHP, and idle resource usage is significantly lower. Nextcloud offers a much larger app ecosystem with an office suite and Talk, while bewCloud focuses on simple, fast use with minimal maintenance. Both projects are open source.
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