015 vs copyparty

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted file sync & storage options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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Feature015copyparty
CategoryFile Sync & StorageFile Sync & Storage
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageVuePython
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB64 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 391★ 46,121
First released20262019
ReplacesDropbox, Google Drive

Why pick each one

Choose 015 if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Vue
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
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Choose copyparty if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 46.1k GitHub stars
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Frequently asked questions

Is 015 or copyparty better?

copyparty is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider 015 if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are 015 and copyparty free and open-source?

Yes. 015 is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and copyparty under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run 015 and copyparty with Docker?

015: yes. copyparty: yes.

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