Nextcloud Desktop

by Nextcloud · Cloud sync & remote access

Open sourceWindowsMacLinux

Sync client for your own self-hosted Nextcloud server.

Official download from nextcloud.com (opens in a new tab)

Opens nextcloud.com, Nextcloud's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Nextcloud Desktop?

The Nextcloud desktop client syncs files with a Nextcloud server you host or rent, keeping your data off big-tech clouds.

Key features

  • Sync with your own server
  • Virtual files
  • Selective sync
  • Share links

Best for

  • Self-hosters
  • Privacy-focused teams
  • Schools and NGOs

Install

How to install Nextcloud Desktop

  1. 1Open the official Nextcloud Desktop download page on nextcloud.com.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id Nextcloud.NextcloudDesktop -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask nextcloud

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub com.nextcloud.desktopclient.nextcloud

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download Nextcloud Desktop safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on nextcloud.com. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

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Alternatives

Nextcloud Desktop alternatives

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FAQ

Nextcloud Desktop questions

Where can I download Nextcloud Desktop safely?

Download Nextcloud Desktop only from Nextcloud's official site at nextcloud.com. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Nextcloud Desktop free?

Yes. Nextcloud Desktop is open-source software and free to use.

Does Nextcloud Desktop work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

Nextcloud Desktop is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check Nextcloud's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install Nextcloud Desktop from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id Nextcloud.NextcloudDesktop -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask nextcloud); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub com.nextcloud.desktopclient.nextcloud). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Nextcloud Desktop?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full cloud sync & remote access list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.