Online Storage

Dropbox and Nextcloud are both cloud storage services, but with different features and functions.

Cloud storage is a storage service for storing data via the Internet. By storing data in cloud storage, you can access your data more securely and easily than if you store your data on your own computer, cell phone, or other device. Cloud storage may also be used as online storage for backing up data. Often, cloud storage services are offered for a fee or free, depending on the amount of data storage a user needs.

Usage scenarios for cloud storage

Cloud storage is used in many situations. The following are examples of common usage scenarios.

Nextcloud is an open source software that allows users to build online storage like Dropbox or Google Drive.