Nextcloud vs Zipline
Both Nextcloud and Zipline are self-hosted alternatives to MediaFire.
Side by side
| Field | Nextcloud | Zipline |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Access and share your files, calendars, contacts, mail and more from any device, on your terms. | Lightweight, fast and reliable file sharing server that is commonly used with ShareX, offering a react-based Web UI and fast API. |
| GitHub stars | 37,389 | 3,482 |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Platforms | PHP, deb | Docker, Nodejs |
| Latest release | v35.0.2, 15 October 2026 | v4.8.2, 25 October 2026 |
| Repository activity | 2 November 2026 | 27 October 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | File Transfer & Synchronization, Groupware | File Transfer - Single-click & Drag-n-drop Upload |
| Website | https://nextcloud.com/ | https://github.com/diced/zipline |
| Source code | https://github.com/nextcloud/server | https://github.com/diced/zipline |
Where the records differ
Computed from the two records above: a line appears only where the dataset states a figure, a date or a set relation, and no line recommends one application over the other.
- Nextcloud has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 37,389 against 3,482.
- Nextcloud recorded repository activity more recently, 2 November 2026 against 27 October 2026.
- Zipline has the newer release on record: v4.8.2, 25 October 2026, against v35.0.2, 15 October 2026.
- Licenses differ: Nextcloud is listed under AGPL-3.0; Zipline under MIT.
- Platforms differ: Nextcloud lists PHP, deb; Zipline lists Docker, Nodejs.
- Nextcloud is filed under File Transfer & Synchronization, Groupware; Zipline is filed under File Transfer - Single-click & Drag-n-drop Upload.