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ownCloud vs Pushbullet
Both stand on file sharing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose ownCloud if your team needs file synchronization, sharing and collaboration with a choice of deployment model. Its integrations, administration controls and storage connections broaden its role across team workflows. Check the desktop client requirement if you use ownCloud Server, and compare the plan user ranges with your organization’s size.
Visit ownCloudPushbullet combines device notifications, file sharing, and an API, with a free plan and paid Pro options. Check the 25MB free file limit and the Android requirement for computer-based SMS.
Visit PushbulletThe facts
| ownCloud | Pushbullet | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pushbullet Pro (yearly): $39.99 a year |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Maker | ownCloud | Not published |
| Website | owncloud.com | pushbullet.com |
| On file sharing software | #18 of 47 | #22 of 47 |
ownCloud: what it does well
- Supports on-premises, chosen-cloud and hosted deployments.
- Includes internal and external sharing, guest access and file drop folders.
- Provides file versioning and zero-knowledge encryption.
- Connects external storage such as S3, Dropbox and SharePoint.
- Supports Microsoft services and Collabora Online editing.
What to know first
- The desktop client 7.0 and later connects only to Infinite Scale.
- ownCloud Server users must use a 6.x desktop client.
- Standard and Enterprise plans start at 25 users.
Pushbullet: what it does well
- Shows phone messages and calls on a computer.
- Supports file sharing across apps, website, and extensions.
- Channels send notifications about followed topics.
- Optional end-to-end encryption covers notifications, clipboard, and SMS.
- API supports pushes and integrations.
What to know first
- Free-plan files must be under 25MB.
- SMS sending through iPhones is not supported.
- No free trial is listed.
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