Why I Ditched Google Drive for Nextcloud (And What I Learned)
TL;DR Nextcloud running on my homelab gives me full control of my files, no subscription, no tracking, and actual open-source software. The tradeoff: you manage backups, updates, and troubleshooting. After 8 months, the math works out to roughly /month in electricity vs 5/month for 200GB on Google One — and I actually own my data. The Problem With Google Drive Let me be clear: Google Drive works. For most people, it’s the right answer. The sync Just Works, the mobile apps are solid, and collaborative editing via Google Docs is genuinely convenient. ...