# Nextcloud vs Zimbra Desktop Comparison

| | Nextcloud | Zimbra Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 189 | 22 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (62.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (45.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | 3400 50 users/year | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Nextcloud

Pros:
- Team Collaboration (14 reviews)
- Ease of Use (11 reviews)

Cons:
- Training Required (10 reviews)
- Slow Performance (9 reviews)

### Zimbra Desktop

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Nextcloud | Zimbra Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (136 reviews) | 8.9 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (138 reviews) | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (80 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (110 reviews) | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (131 reviews) | 7.7 (20 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Nextcloud

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Standard

Price: 3400 50 users/year

Description: 100 users: €6100; Additional pricing tiers available. Nextcloud Enterprise comes with a 1 year subscription.

Key Features:
- Access to Nextcloud Enterprise
- Portal, email & phone support, business hours
- Reaction time: 2 business days

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/nextcloud/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Zimbra Desktop

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Content Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Nextcloud** | 8.3/10 | 109 |
| **Zimbra Desktop** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Management

| Feature | Nextcloud | Zimbra Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Syncing** | 8.5 (87 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Web Interface** | 8.6 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Type Support** | 8.5 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | 8.3 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Apps** | 8.2 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration

| Feature | Nextcloud | Zimbra Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 7.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 8.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 7.7 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Nextcloud | Zimbra Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
| **File following** | 8.4 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | 9.2 (92 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Simultaneously Editing** | 7.9 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Change Tracking / Audit Logs** | 8.0 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Nextcloud | Zimbra Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
| **User and Role Management** | 8.5 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policies and Controls** | 8.3 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Device Management** | 8.0 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Limits** | 8.6 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Zones** | 8.0 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | 8.7 (88 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Nextcloud | Zimbra Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
| **Performance and Reliability** | 8.3 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Auditing** | 8.2 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **System of Record Integration** | 7.9 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **APIs** | 8.1 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Email Client

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Nextcloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zimbra Desktop** | 8.7/10 | 10 |

#### Inbox Tools

| Feature | Nextcloud | Zimbra Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
| **Unified Inbox** | Not enough data | 9.5 (10 reviews) | 
| **Filters** | Not enough data | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **Reminders** | Not enough data | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 

#### Coordination Tools

| Feature | Nextcloud | Zimbra Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Contacts** | Not enough data | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 

#### Software Options

| Feature | Nextcloud | Zimbra Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Application** | Not enough data | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Application** | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 

#### Email Client - Agentic AI

| Feature | Nextcloud | Zimbra Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Nextcloud (1):** [Cloud Content Collaboration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-content-collaboration)

**Unique to Zimbra Desktop (1):** [Email Client Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-client)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Nextcloud | Zimbra Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 62.1% | 18.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 27.0% | 45.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 10.9% | 36.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Nextcloud

- **Information Technology and Services:** 23.9%
- **Computer Software:** 9.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.3%
- **Education Management:** 4.3%
- **Accounting:** 3.7%
- **Research:** 3.1%
- **Design:** 3.1%
- **Financial Services:** 2.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 36.2%

#### Zimbra Desktop

- **Oil & Energy:** 13.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 13.6%
- **Writing and Editing:** 9.1%
- **Higher Education:** 9.1%
- **Education Management:** 9.1%
- **Publishing:** 4.5%
- **Online Media:** 4.5%
- **Media Production:** 4.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.5%
- **Human Resources:** 4.5%
- **Other:** 22.7%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Nextcloud

- [Microsoft OneDrive for Business](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onedrive-for-business/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (10338 reviews)
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- [Zoom Workplace](https://www.g2.com/products/zoom-workplace/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (56360 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Nextcloud

- Title: [Is Nextcloud open source?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-nextcloud-open-source) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "yes"
- Title: [How much does Nextcloud cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-nextcloud-cost) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Verified Curren"
- Title: [How good is Nextcloud?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-good-is-nextcloud) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Nextcloud is really great. 
We have trusted it in mission-critical environments for several years now, running on FreeBSD hosts."
- Title: [Will it be free for others?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/52189-will-it-be-free-for-others) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Mohamed,
Nextcloud is and will always be 100% open source. "Free" is a little ambiguous in this regard - we offer no hosting, but many of our partners do..."
- Title: [Skip failed sync items without skipping entire folder](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15182-skip-failed-sync-items-without-skipping-entire-folder) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi,
You should be able to click the error in the log of the client. It should take you to the file in question - which might, for example, have a character..."

### Zimbra Desktop

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/nextcloud-vs-zimbra-desktop)