DRIVUNO vs Nextcloud
Self-hosting moves the trust problem to you — including the patching, the backups and the 3 a.m. incidents.
Nextcloud gives full control if you run your own server: you own the hardware, the updates, the backups and the security posture. Its end-to-end encryption is optional and limited in scope; most deployments store server-readable data. DRIVUNO gives you zero-knowledge encryption without operating anything, with immutable audit logs, EU multi-provider storage, automatic failover and Live Clone mirroring.
| Feature | DRIVUNO | Nextcloud |
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| Who operates the server | We do — you hold the keys | You do |
| End-to-end encryption coverage | Every file, filename and share | Optional E2EE app, partial coverage |
| Patching & incident response | Managed, published changelog | Your responsibility |
| Continuous folder mirroring (Live Clone) | Yes — live 24/7, encrypted on device, version history | Desktop sync client, server holds plaintext by default |
| Offsite immutable backups | Hourly encrypted snapshots, 30-day object lock | You build it |
| Team keys | Sealed per member, rotated on removal | Server-side ACLs |
Comparison based on publicly available documentation at time of writing. DRIVUNO does not make absolute claims about competitor security; we describe architectural differences.
Frequently asked questions
Is this comparison fair?
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We compare architectural and feature characteristics that are publicly documented by each vendor at the time of writing. We never describe a competitor as 'insecure' — only as 'not zero-knowledge by default' where that is the case.
What does zero-knowledge change in practice?
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Your files are encrypted on your device with keys derived from your passphrase (Argon2id) before upload. DRIVUNO stores ciphertext and wrapped keys only, so there is no admin override, no content scanning, and nothing readable to disclose under legal pressure.
Can I mirror my computer folders continuously?
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Yes. Live Clone watches one folder, several folders or a whole external disk on PC or Mac and clones every change to your vault in real time, encrypted on your device, with version history retained.
Can I migrate my existing files?
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Yes. Upload folders through the web app — everything is encrypted client-side as it lands — or point Live Clone at the local copy of your current cloud folder and let it mirror itself.
How do I start?
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Create a free account with 1 GB, encrypt your first upload in under a minute, and upgrade only when you need the space.
Your sensitive files deserve more than a traditional cloud.
Start free with 1 GB. Zero-knowledge encryption from the first upload — no admin override, no AI scanning, no plaintext on the server.