bewCloud

bewCloud is a lightweight, open-source cloud storage and sync platform built with TypeScript and Deno. Designed as a minimal alternative to Nextcloud and ownCloud, it focuses on the core use cases of personal file storage, CalDAV/CardDAV calendar and contact sync, and user account management — without the complexity of a full collaboration suite. Unlike larger platforms that ship with dozens of apps and plugins, bewCloud stays intentionally scoped so it remains fast to deploy and easy to operate. With over 80,000 Docker pulls and active development, bewCloud is gaining traction among self-hosters who want simplicity alongside genuine functionality.

Common Use Cases

bewCloud suits individuals and small teams who want control over their own data without committing to a heavy platform. Personal users replace commercial cloud storage services with a self-hosted solution that syncs files across desktop and mobile devices without paying ongoing subscription fees. Developers and homelab operators use it to keep configuration files, documents, and backups centrally accessible. Teams with existing identity infrastructure can connect bewCloud via OIDC, making it part of a broader self-hosted ecosystem with shared authentication. Users with privacy requirements benefit from its CalDAV and CardDAV support, enabling calendar and contact sync with standard clients — on iOS, Android, and the desktop — without sending that data to a third party. Small businesses can use it to provide a private file-sharing solution for employees without spinning up an enterprise-grade platform.

Key Features

• Personal file storage with a web-based file manager for uploading, organizing, browsing, and downloading files from any browser
• CalDAV and CardDAV support via optional Radicale integration for syncing calendars and contacts with iOS, Android, and desktop clients
• User management with admin controls, configurable signup policies, and role-based account administration
• Multi-factor authentication support including TOTP authenticator apps, passkeys, and email-based verification codes
• OIDC single sign-on integration for connecting bewCloud to existing identity providers such as Keycloak, Authentik, or Auth0
• Desktop and mobile client compatibility for seamless file synchronization across all your devices
• Non-root container execution with a dedicated Deno user for an improved security posture out of the box
• PostgreSQL-backed storage for reliable, transactional data management with strong consistency guarantees
• First-user-becomes-admin setup flow — no default credentials to rotate, reducing the risk of insecure default logins
• Built on Deno and TypeScript, giving the application a modern, secure runtime with built-in permission sandboxing

Why deploy bewCloud on Hostinger VPS

Running bewCloud on a Hostinger VPS gives you complete ownership of your files, calendars, and contacts — data that would otherwise reside on commercial cloud providers subject to their terms, pricing, and potential service changes. A VPS provides the dedicated resources needed for smooth file sync and reliable CalDAV/CardDAV service without storage caps or subscription tiers tied to a vendor. You can configure signup policies to keep your instance private or invite-only, connect it to your existing SSO provider, and scale VPS storage as your needs grow. Hostinger's one-click deployment gets a private cloud running in minutes, with full SSH access for customization, scheduled backups, and advanced configuration such as adding a CalDAV/CardDAV server alongside the core file storage.