Why FTAPI is the secure
ownCloud alternative
for your data processes.
FTAPI is your alternative to ownCloud when you need more than just file storage: a platform that protects your entire communication, encrypts emails, and automates data inflows.
Why companies are looking for alternatives to ownCloud.
When synchronisation alone is no longer enough
ownCloud is a proven tool for the daily storage and editing of documents. However, modern data exchange today often requires more than mere synchronisation: it needs a secure gateway for sending files to external parties, simple upload paths for customers, and seamless documentation.
Those who view security not just as a storage feature, but as a continuous business process, require a solution that goes beyond traditional file sharing.
Focus on productivity instead of IT complexity
While new architectures (such as ownCloud Infinite Scale) promise high scalability, operating open-source software often ties up valuable IT resources. This can be administratively challenging. Many organisations prefer an ownCloud alternative that functions as a turnkey managed service while offering the highest certifications (BSI-C5, ISO 27001).
This eliminates the effort required for complex server maintenance, while digital sovereignty remains protected by an experienced German partner.
Comparison: FTAPI as ownCloud alternative for data exchange. ownCloud provides the place where your data lives. FTAPI secures and automates the moment data enters or leaves your company.
ownCloud
FTAPI
Security & server location
Focus on own infrastructure
Location with ownCloud.online (SaaS) in Germany or freely selectable worldwide (On-Premise)
Standard business encryption (AES-256)
Security level depends on individual server configuration
Focus on content governance within the company's own infrastructure
100% made and hosted in Germany
Hosting in certified German data centres (Frankfurt am Main)
High-security encryption for sensitive data based on the zero-knowledge principle – no unauthorised access possible
Optional end-to-end encryption
ISO 27001 certified and BSI-C5 Type 2 audited
Pricing model
Fixed subscription models, low entry cost
Fixed subscription plans per user for SaaS version
Free community version for private users
Enterprise plans for companies with support packages
Additional costs for server operation may apply
Tailored quotation
Modular pricing model, can be expanded at any time (e.g. SecuMails, SecuRooms, SecuFlows)
Individual pricing based on scope of use
Platform operating costs included in the license.
Use case
Digital workplace for teams
Focus on storing and synchronising files
Collaborative editing of documents in real time
Classic "virtual drive" for daily collaboration within the company
Scalable for vast amounts of data (Infinite Scale)
Platform for secure data exchange
Secure emails, encrypted data rooms, and automated digital processes in one solution
Fine-grained access roles and permissions for controlled external access (e.g. by partners)
Add-in for Microsoft Outlook (including new Outlook)
Software setup & support
Scalable self-management & community
Quickly set up in the SaaS cloud version
Higher maintenance effort for the enterprise version with own server infrastructure (Docker/oCIS)
Support via community or partners (depends on plan)
Fully supported cloud solution
Rapid implementation and onboarding
Cloud-based service with personal support directly from the vendor in Germany
Optimised for Windows Server environments
Establish consistently protected data paths.
Take the step from pure file management to secure, automated data processes. With FTAPI.
FTAPI SecuRooms: The high-security vault for your sensitive project data
In FTAPI SecuRooms, your data doesn't just sit there – it is strictly sealed. While traditional cloud storage solutions are designed for internal real-time editing, FTAPI prioritises security and compliance during data exchange. Files are automatically scanned for viruses upon upload, and every storage action follows the zero-knowledge principle.
Even we, as the provider, have no access to your content. Furthermore, when collaborating with external partners or auditors, you can precisely control access and maintain a seamless log of every movement. This creates a neutral, highly secure environment that remains accessible even if your internal IT infrastructure should experience downtime.
Uniting the entire data exchange on a single platform
FTAPI takes data protection a step further, closing the gaps left by conventional cloud services. As a comprehensive platform, FTAPI interconnects your entire communication: with SecuMails, you can encrypt emails and large attachments, even directly within Outlook. You can also receive data from customers easily via secure online forms.
With SecuFlows Advanced, you can automate recurring data processes without any specialised programming knowledge. This platform-based approach ensures that your data exchange is both GDPR-compliant and efficient. You replace manual tasks with automated, protected workflows.
Why more than 2,000 satisfied customers trust FTAPI.
Maximum security
The encryption technologies used by FTAPI meet the highest security standards and are fully GDPR-compliant.
Ease of use
FTAPI products are simple and intuitive for both administrators and employees to use – no special IT knowledge is required.
Fully certified
FTAPI is a certified data processor and meets the highest security standards in accordance with ISO 27001 and BSI C5 Type 2.
Frequently asked questions.
There is a wide variety of ownCloud alternatives that differ significantly depending on their technical focus. For purely decentralised synchronisation without a central server, users often turn to tools like Syncthing, whereas in the enterprise sector, solutions such as Pydio Cells or Box are frequently used for document management.
The best solution depends on individual requirements for security and functionality. However, companies looking to protect sensitive data holistically and manage automated, GDPR-compliant data workflows across company boundaries often rely on a specialised platform like FTAPI. Beyond mere storage, it offers integrated end-to-end encryption, automated data inflows, and audit-proof email delivery according to German security standards.
By default, ownCloud encrypts data during transit (TLS) and at rest on the server (AES-256). Since this model primarily operates server-side, continuous end-to-end encryption is usually only available as a module. In comparison, the alternative FTAPI consistently follows the zero-knowledge principle, where data is rendered unreadable to third parties—including the provider—directly on the end device.
ownCloud can be used in compliance with GDPR, provided that the hosting and the technical and organisational measures (TOMs) are correctly configured by the operator. FTAPI offers a decisive advantage here through its location in Germany and specialised compliance features, such as automated deletion periods and seamless logging, which significantly reduce the administrative burden.
By default, ownCloud stores data on the server where the software is installed. If ownCloud is installed on a private server, the data resides there. In the hosted version, ownCloud.online, the data is stored on ownCloud's servers in German data centres.
As an ownCloud alternative for Windows Server, FTAPI is particularly efficient as it was natively developed for integration into Microsoft infrastructures. While ownCloud (especially Infinite Scale) relies heavily on Linux stacks and Docker environments, FTAPI offers seamless connectivity to Active Directory (AD) and a deeply integrated Outlook add-in for daily work.
Protect your data as thoroughly as it deserves.
Do not just secure your storage; automate your entire data exchange with a platform solution "made in Germany". Modular, legally compliant, and ready for immediate use.