Nextcloud Deck is for control,
Trello is for hosted convenience.
Trello wins on automation, integrations, and zero maintenance. Nextcloud Deck wins on data ownership, cost at scale, and running on the server you already have.
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At a glance
Each row is explained below.
| Nextcloud Deck | Trello | |
|---|---|---|
| Data location | Your own Nextcloud server | Atlassian's cloud |
| Hosting model | Self-hosted or managed Nextcloud | Hosted only |
| Cost model | Free app; you pay for your server | Free tier with limits, then per user per month |
| Automation | External tools (n8n, Nextcloud Flow) | Butler, built in |
| Extra views | Gantt view in Deck on the web; free Gantt timeline and calendar in Deckloud | Timeline, Calendar, Dashboard on paid tiers |
| Mobile and desktop apps | Independent clients: Deckloud (iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux), Android Deck app, browser | Official apps on every platform |
| Offline editing | Client-dependent; Deckloud queues and replays offline edits | Connection-first official apps |
| Migration path | Imports Trello JSON via occ deck:import | Per-board JSON export |
| Source model | Open source with a REST API | Proprietary |
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The real difference: who holds your data
Trello keeps boards, attachments, and activity in Atlassian's cloud, under Atlassian's terms. Deck runs on your own Nextcloud, so everything stays on infrastructure you control. With data-residency or GDPR requirements, that usually settles it before any feature does.
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Where Trello wins
Built-in automation.
Butler rules, card buttons, and scheduled commands come with Trello. Deck has none built in; similar flows need n8n or Nextcloud Flow.
Power-Ups and extra views.
Trello's marketplace and Dashboard view cover integrations and reports that Deck covers only partly, through other Nextcloud apps.
Zero maintenance.
Atlassian runs, patches, and backs up Trello. Deck is only as reliable as your Nextcloud server.
Onboarding polish.
Trello's first run, template gallery, and official apps are smoother than a self-hosted setup out of the box.
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Where Nextcloud Deck wins
Data stays on your server.
Boards, cards, comments, and attachments live in your Nextcloud: no third-party processor, no export lock-in, no plan limits on boards.
No per-user fees.
Deck costs nothing beyond your server, for every user on it. Trello's paid plans charge per member per month.
Part of your Nextcloud.
Due dates show in Nextcloud Calendar, attachments are ordinary Nextcloud files, and sharing follows your server's permissions.
Open source with a real API.
Deck's documented REST API lets clients like Deckloud and your own automations work with your boards, with no vendor in between.
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Mobile and desktop apps
Trello ships official apps everywhere. Deck has the web app plus independent clients: the community Deck app on Android, the browser, and Deckloud. Deckloud runs on iPhone, iPad, Android, and desktop, with direct server sync, an offline queue, Quick Capture, and reminders, plus widgets on Apple devices.
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Switching from Trello
Export each Trello board as JSON, then run Deck's server-side importer, occ deck:import, to bring boards, lists, and cards into Nextcloud. Butler rules, Power-Ups, and member mappings need manual work. Move one active board first, check labels and due dates, then move the rest. The step-by-step guide is at deckloud.com/blog/trello-to-nextcloud-deck/.
FAQ
Practical questions
Can Nextcloud Deck import Trello boards?
Yes. Export the board as JSON from Trello and run occ deck:import on your Nextcloud server. Cards, lists, and labels come across; Butler automation and Power-Ups do not.
Is Nextcloud Deck a full Trello replacement?
For boards, cards, labels, due dates, assignees, comments, and attachments, yes. Timelines too: Deck has a Gantt view on the web, and Deckloud adds a free Gantt timeline. For Butler and Power-Ups, no: rebuild them with n8n or Nextcloud Flow, or do without.
What does Nextcloud Deck cost?
Deck is free on your own Nextcloud server; you pay for hosting and upkeep. Deckloud's apps have a free core and an optional Pro, one-time or by subscription. Trello's paid plans charge per user per month.
Does Deckloud work with Trello?
No. Deckloud is a client for Nextcloud Deck only. Move your boards from Trello to Deck first, then open them in Deckloud.
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Nextcloud Deck import and export, as Deck JSON or CSV.
Import a board from the official Deck JSON export, and export any board as Deck JSON or CSV on iPhone, iPad, or Android. Your data stays on your own server.
OpenYour boards stay on your Nextcloud server.
Self-hosted Deckloud connects directly to your Nextcloud. Optional Deckloud Cloud provides a managed private workspace with no account setup.
OpenNextcloud Deck mobile apps, compared for iPhone and Android.
Compare Nextcloud Deck apps: Deckloud on iPhone, iPad, and Android, Next Deck on iPhone and iPad, the Android Deck app, and the web app in any browser.
OpenNextcloud Deck on the desktop, for Windows, Linux, and Mac.
Nextcloud has no Deck desktop app. Deckloud is a native Deck client for Windows 11, Linux, and macOS with offline sync. Requirements and install steps.
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