Nextcloud makes it easy to store, sync, and share files. With Collabora Online or ONLYOFFICE, you can also edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations directly in your browser.
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Pricing comparison based on equivalent configurations as of 1 August 2026.
Nextcloud manages your files, permissions, and sharing. Collabora Online or ONLYOFFICE handles document editing, while the corresponding Nextcloud app connects the two services.
When a user opens a supported document, the office server processes it in the browser and communicates with Nextcloud to save changes.
User clicks an Office document in Nextcloud. Nextcloud authenticates access and initiates a secure session.
The Nextcloud Office or ONLYOFFICE integration app securely connects Nextcloud with the document server.
The office server processes the document and streams the real-time editing interface directly in the browser.
Edits from multiple collaborators are compiled in real-time and written directly back to Nextcloud storage.
Both office suites support browser-based editing, but the best choice depends on your team's workflow.
| Feature | Collabora Online | ONLYOFFICE |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Based on LibreOffice | Proprietary editor technology |
| Best suited for | OpenDocument files and LibreOffice-style workflows | Microsoft Office formats such as DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX |
| User experience | Familiar to LibreOffice users | Familiar to many Microsoft Office users |
| Nextcloud integration | Nextcloud Office app | ONLYOFFICE app |
| Deployment | Built-in CODE option or dedicated server | Typically a separate document server |
| Best for | Open standards and flexible deployment | Teams working heavily with Microsoft Office files |
Choose Collabora if your team prefers LibreOffice-style editing and open document standards.
Choose ONLYOFFICE if your workflow relies heavily on Microsoft Office formats and its editing interface.
Nextcloud can store and share files without an office server, but browser-based editing of Office documents requires a compatible document-editing solution.
| Option | Best for | Main consideration |
|---|---|---|
| No document server | File storage and sharing only | Office documents must be edited elsewhere |
| Public demo server | Testing with sample documents | Not suitable for confidential documents |
| Built-in Collabora CODE | Personal use and small teams | Shares resources with Nextcloud and has limited scaling |
| Dedicated document server | Businesses and growing teams | Better resource separation and independent scaling |
Document editing uses resources separately from file storage and synchronization.
Increase CPU and RAM for the editor without changing Nextcloud's resources.
An issue affecting the editor is less likely to directly affect the file-storage service.
Apply separate updates, access restrictions, and network policies.
The built-in CODE Server app is convenient, but it shares the Nextcloud server's security boundary.
In October 2026, CVE-2026-110447 was disclosed for built-in CODE Server versions before 26.4.303, with reports of exploitation. Standalone Collabora Online servers were not affected by this specific vulnerability.
A separate server still requires proper security configuration and regular maintenance.
Capacity depends on simultaneous activity, not just the number of registered accounts. The following estimates use a 2 vCPU / 4 GB RAM plan.
Comparing normal sync, heavy traffic, and collocated Collabora editor load
| Users Online | Normal Use: RAM | Normal Use: CPU | Worst case: RAM | Worst case: CPU | With Collabora: RAM | With Collabora: CPU |
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| 1 | 24.7% | 5.5% | 28.4% | 9.9% | 25.9% | 6.9% |
| 5 | 39.5% | 23.3% | 58.0% | 45.5% | 45.7% | 30.7% |
| 8 | 50.6% | 36.6% | 80.2% | 72.2% | 60.5% | 48.5% |
| 10 | 58.0% | 45.5% | 95.0% | 90.0% | 70.3% | 60.3% |
| 13 | 69.1% | 58.9% | Over capacity | Over capacity | 85.1% | 78.1% |
| 15 | 76.5% | 67.8% | Over capacity | Over capacity | 95.0% | 90.0% |
| 18 | 87.6% | 81.1% | Over capacity | Over capacity | Over capacity | Over capacity |
| 20 | 95.0% | 90.0% | Over capacity | Over capacity | Over capacity | Over capacity |
Normal use includes browsing, opening, and syncing files. Worst case use represents simultaneous uploads, synchronization, and sign-ins. The Collabora columns assume the editor runs on the same server as Nextcloud. These are planning estimates, not guaranteed performance limits.
For workloads approaching these limits, consider a larger plan or a separate document server. Actual usage varies with file sizes, installed apps, and editing activity.
Give your team a convenient way to work on shared documents, spreadsheets, and presentations online.
Choose the office suite that fits your workflow and the deployment that matches your team's needs.
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