 Microsoft OneDrive |  Google Drive |  Nextcloud Files |
In Q3 2025, I decided to move to local cloud storage in Germany to support Digital Sovereignty
I was using Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive for both work and private file sharing.
I was using Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Microsoft 365 Family and Google One Basic services.
I needed a local cloud product which has a Windows Desktop Client with integration to the Windows Explorer and a Mobile App with integration to my Samsung Phone.
And I did not want to host the Cloud Storage Software by myself.
Enter Managed Nextcloud Hosting from IONOS!
Step 1: Backup Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive to external Hard Disk Drive
Step 2: Backup Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive to Nextcloud Files
Step 3: Use Nextcloud Files on Phone (Samsung) and Desktop (Windows)
Two features that I like:
- Nextcloud Desktop Client allows me to keep the files on the server or on the Desktop locally allowing me to save space when needed
- Nextcloud Mobile App allows me to synchronise my photos on the server and view them using the Nextcloud App
Product:
Nextcloud Files: Click here
Nextcloud compliance: Click here
Compare: Click here
Apps:
Nextcloud App (Google Playstore): Click here
Nextcloud App (Apple Store): Click here
Nextcloud App (Desktop client): Click here
Hosting:
Managed Nextcloud Hosting from IONOS: Click here
