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Compare Microsoft 365 and Nextcloud 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (64.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User Per Month
3400 50 users/year
Microsoft 365
Star Rating
(5,677)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansNextcloud
Star Rating
(148)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
3400 50 users/year
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft 365 excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Nextcloud. Users appreciate the comprehensive suite of applications, highlighting the ease of navigation and the convenience of accessing email and chat features, especially with the introduction of Microsoft Copilot.
- Users say that Nextcloud offers a unique advantage in terms of control and privacy, allowing for self-hosting and data management on personal infrastructure. This flexibility is particularly appealing to those who prioritize data security, with features like End-to-End encryption and Two-Factor Authentication receiving positive mentions.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft 365's implementation process is quick and intuitive, making it easier for teams to get started. The onboarding experience is often praised, with users noting that they can seamlessly integrate the platform into their daily workflows without significant hurdles.
- According to verified reviews, Nextcloud shines in its file sharing and syncing capabilities, which users find reliable and easy to use. This is particularly beneficial for small businesses that require efficient collaboration tools, although some users feel it lacks the extensive app ecosystem that Microsoft 365 provides.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Microsoft 365's support quality is generally rated higher, with users appreciating the responsive assistance they receive. In contrast, while Nextcloud's support is competent, some users feel it could be improved, especially for those new to self-hosting solutions.
- Users report that while both platforms offer strong security features, Microsoft 365's overall performance and reliability are often favored. Reviewers note that the platform's robust security measures, combined with its extensive functionality, make it a preferred choice for mid-market organizations looking for a comprehensive collaboration solution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Business Basic
$6.00
1 User Per Month
Business Basic combines web and mobile versions of the Office apps, business email with Exchange, user management, 1 TB of OneDrive storage, and Teams for up to 300 users.
- Identity, access, and user management for up to 300 employees
- Custom business email (you@yourbusiness.com
- Web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Nextcloud
Standard
3400
50 users/year
100 users: €6100; Additional pricing tiers available. Nextcloud Enterprise comes with a 1 year subscription.
- Access to Nextcloud Enterprise
- Portal, email & phone support, business hours
- Reaction time: 2 business days
Free Trial
Microsoft 365
Free Trial is available
Nextcloud
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
4,697
8.7
110
Ease of Use
9.0
4,749
8.7
110
Ease of Setup
8.9
1,308
8.2
54
Ease of Admin
8.7
969
8.5
42
Quality of Support
8.5
3,966
8.1
86
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
942
8.5
32
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
4,634
8.5
106
Features by Category
File Management
9.3
183
8.4
73
9.3
181
8.6
75
9.4
180
8.4
73
9.0
174
8.1
74
8.9
175
8.0
69
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
8.6
79
7.9
12
8.7
78
7.9
14
8.9
79
7.9
12
Collaboration
9.2
179
8.4
67
9.5
179
9.1
76
9.1
179
7.8
68
8.8
175
8.0
65
Administration
9.2
174
8.4
75
9.2
173
8.2
69
9.1
170
8.0
68
8.9
171
8.5
72
8.8
166
8.0
68
9.4
176
8.5
74
Platform
9.3
186
8.4
51
8.9
180
8.2
47
9.0
181
7.9
44
8.8
182
8.1
39
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.4
181
Not enough data
9.3
183
Not enough data
8.8
179
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.1
181
Not enough data
9.2
180
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.1
180
Not enough data
9.2
183
Not enough data
9.0
177
Not enough data
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.7
133
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.6
132
Not enough data
8.6
134
Not enough data
8.5
134
Not enough data
8.7
137
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.6
86
Not enough data
8.5
86
Not enough data
Presenter Tools
8.9
127
Not enough data
8.5
128
Not enough data
8.2
125
Not enough data
8.6
125
Not enough data
Conferencing Options
9.0
131
Not enough data
9.0
129
Not enough data
9.0
133
Not enough data
Application Tools
8.9
123
Not enough data
8.6
125
Not enough data
8.9
125
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
8.2
40
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
164
Not enough data
8.8
164
Not enough data
9.1
164
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.8
165
Not enough data
8.3
164
Not enough data
8.6
157
Not enough data
9.1
161
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
158
Not enough data
8.9
158
Not enough data
9.1
165
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
110
Not enough data
7.9
107
Not enough data
7.4
106
Not enough data
8.0
108
Not enough data
7.2
105
Not enough data
7.9
106
Not enough data
7.6
104
Not enough data
Inbox Tools
8.9
212
Not enough data
9.0
211
Not enough data
9.0
210
Not enough data
9.1
210
Not enough data
Coordination Tools
9.2
214
Not enough data
9.0
210
Not enough data
8.7
208
Not enough data
Software Options
9.3
214
Not enough data
8.8
214
Not enough data
Email Client - Agentic AI
8.3
80
Not enough data
8.2
80
Not enough data
Calculating
9.2
183
Not enough data
9.1
182
Not enough data
Insights
8.7
181
Not enough data
9.1
179
Not enough data
Editing
8.8
180
Not enough data
8.8
178
Not enough data
8.9
176
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
177
Not enough data
8.9
180
Not enough data
9.0
175
Not enough data
9.1
178
Not enough data
Applications
9.3
1300
Not enough data
9.1
1222
Not enough data
8.8
1202
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.0
1199
Not enough data
8.8
1098
Not enough data
8.7
1161
Not enough data
Management
8.9
1183
Not enough data
9.1
1233
Not enough data
9.2
1265
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Office Suites
8.1
129
Not enough data
8.2
130
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
9.1
194
Not enough data
9.1
192
Not enough data
8.6
188
Not enough data
9.2
190
Not enough data
9.2
190
Not enough data
Meeting Coordination
9.2
196
Not enough data
9.0
191
Not enough data
9.1
191
Not enough data
9.1
186
Not enough data
Software Type
9.0
194
Not enough data
9.1
191
Not enough data
9.2
192
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
8.5
78
Not enough data
8.4
77
Not enough data
8.3
77
Not enough data
Survey Management
8.8
46
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.9
46
Not enough data
Survey Customization
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.7
44
Not enough data
8.8
45
Not enough data
Survey Insights
8.9
45
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Survey
9.2
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
Calendar View
9.0
203
Not enough data
8.9
206
Not enough data
Shared Calendar
9.0
204
Not enough data
8.9
204
Not enough data
Accessibility
8.8
196
Not enough data
8.7
197
Not enough data
Integration
8.9
198
Not enough data
8.8
201
Not enough data
8.9
199
Not enough data
Notifications
9.0
201
Not enough data
8.6
198
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
140
Not enough data
8.0
136
Not enough data
7.9
135
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Calendar
7.8
74
Not enough data
Notifications
9.0
112
Not enough data
8.7
110
Not enough data
8.9
109
Not enough data
Settings
9.1
114
Not enough data
9.1
111
Not enough data
9.0
111
Not enough data
Personalization
8.6
109
Not enough data
8.9
109
Not enough data
Integrations
8.9
111
Not enough data
8.9
106
Not enough data
8.3
106
Not enough data
9.0
109
Not enough data
8.8
106
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
81
Not enough data
8.5
79
Not enough data
8.2
80
Not enough data
8.4
81
Not enough data
8.3
81
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling
8.8
45
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
Design
8.8
235
Not enough data
8.9
237
Not enough data
8.7
234
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.2
238
Not enough data
9.2
238
Not enough data
File Types
9.4
242
Not enough data
9.1
240
Not enough data
8.6
232
Not enough data
Edit & Revise
8.9
241
Not enough data
8.8
236
Not enough data
9.2
240
Not enough data
Integrate & Embed
8.8
234
Not enough data
8.6
233
Not enough data
8.9
236
Not enough data
Operating System
9.4
238
Not enough data
8.5
231
Not enough data
7.9
223
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.1
178
Not enough data
8.2
177
Not enough data
7.8
173
Not enough data
8.0
176
Not enough data
7.9
171
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Creation
8.4
94
Not enough data
Sorting & Filtering
8.9
219
Not enough data
9.1
216
Not enough data
8.6
211
Not enough data
8.9
215
Not enough data
Integrations
9.3
217
Not enough data
8.5
208
Not enough data
8.2
203
Not enough data
Time Management
8.9
209
Not enough data
9.1
215
Not enough data
8.8
211
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
160
Not enough data
8.3
159
Not enough data
8.5
160
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Management
8.6
90
Not enough data
8.6
90
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft 365 and Nextcloud are categorized as Cloud Content Collaboration
Unique Categories
Microsoft 365 is categorized as Email Management, Business Instant Messaging, Email Client, Screen Sharing, Spreadsheets, Presentation, Online Appointment Scheduling, Document Creation, Office Suites, Calendar, Survey, and Video Conferencing
Nextcloud has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft 365
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Nextcloud
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Education Management
5.8%
Computer Software
5.2%
Higher Education
4.9%
Hospital & Health Care
4.1%
Other
69.2%
Information Technology and Services
25.0%
Marketing and Advertising
8.1%
Computer Software
8.1%
Computer & Network Security
4.4%
Research
3.7%
Other
50.7%
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