What is the best self-hosted alternative to Google Drive or Google Photos?
Our top pick in this category is Nextcloud (on NAS). Other recommended options: Home Assistant, Immich (on NAS). Easy-to-deploy apps on a NAS to regain control over your data.
Chapter 6 : Replacing Google Drive
3 alternatives in this category
Nextcloud (on NAS)
Intermediate RecommendedNextcloud directly on your NAS. Private cloud, calendar, contacts, all at home.
Free and open source. Requires a NAS or server. Migration : 3/5
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Home Assistant
Intermediate RecommendedYour entire smart home controlled from your NAS. Local, private, no cloud.
Free, open source software. Official Home Assistan… Migration : 3/5
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Immich (on NAS)
Intermediate RecommendedGoogle Photos on your NAS. Face recognition, search, auto-backup from your phone.
Free and open source. Requires a NAS or server. Migration : 3/5
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