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A trending discussion is about whether OneDrive can be replaced by self-hosted storage as an alternative. One developer’s experience suggests the swap didn’t go smoothly, highlighting practical drawbacks in setup, reliability, or integration.

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Key Takeaway Replacing OneDrive with self-hosted storage may be harder than expected in real use, based on at least one failed attempt.
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Replacing OneDrive with self-hosted storage may be harder than expected in real use, based on at least one failed attempt.

A trending discussion is about whether OneDrive can be replaced by self-hosted storage as an alternative. One developer’s experience suggests the swap didn’t go smoothly, highlighting practical drawbacks in setup, reliability, or integration.

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topic experiment Replacing OneDrive with self-hosted storage

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  • I tried replacing OneDrive with self-hosted storage, and it didn't work out XDA-Developers
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Why did I leave OneDrive?

While OneDrive does the job just fine, several issues led me to seek an alternative. First and foremost, the upload and download speeds were consistently frustrating. Even with a stable high-speed internet connection, transferring large files felt like an exercise in patience. It significantly affected my productivity. This sluggishness was particularly noticeable when dealing with high-resolution photos or video projects. Another important factor was the lack of end-to-end encryption (E2EE). OneDrive’s approach to encryption is good enough to some, but it didn’t provide the level of security

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