Ceph vs Twake Drive
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Ceph
Distributed object, block, and file storage platform
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Twake Drive
Open-source collaborative file storage and workspace
| Feature | Ceph | Twake Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | Groupware |
| License | LGPL-2.1 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | C++ | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 16,905 | ★ 980 |
| First released | 2006 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Amazon S3, Google Drive | Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive |
Why pick each one
Choose Ceph if…
- Released under the LGPL-2.1 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 16.9k GitHub stars
Choose Twake Drive if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Ceph or Twake Drive better?
Neither is universally better. Ceph has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Ceph and Twake Drive free and open-source?
Yes. Ceph is licensed under LGPL-2.1 and Twake Drive under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ceph and Twake Drive with Docker?
Ceph: yes. Twake Drive: yes.