ownCloud is an open-source software suite that provides a location-independent storage area for data (cloud storage).
ownCloud is an open-source software suite that provides a location-independent storage area for data (cloud storage). The project was launched to create a free alternative to commercial cloud providers. In contrast to commercial storage services, ownCloud can be installed on a private server at no additional cost.
The project is based on PHP and a SQLite, MySQL or PostgreSQL database, so ownCloud can run on all platforms that meet these requirements. ownCloud can be operated via a web interface and is thus not tied to a particular operating system. However, native applications, such as File Manager or Group Wares can interact with ownCloud via an interface and provide data and files locally.
