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closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin vs FileBrowser Quantum

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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C closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin Global name system for secure file sharing VS FileBrowser Quantum Enhanced web file manager fork with extra features
Feature closet GoToSocial NoNo upspinFileBrowser Quantum
Deploy effortRead-the-docs projectUnder-an-hour setup
Health score39 · At risk92 · Excellent
CategoryFile Sync & StorageFile Sync & Storage
LicenseBSD-3-ClauseApache-2.0
LanguageGoGo
Setup difficultyHardEasy
Min. RAM128 MB128 MB
Deploymentbinary, sourcedocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 6,404★ 8,406
First released20162024
ReplacesDropboxGoogle Drive, Dropbox

What are closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin and FileBrowser Quantum?

closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin

Upspin is an experimental framework from Google for naming and sharing files securely across the internet. It gives every file a globally unique name and end-to-end encrypted access control.

  • Global file naming system
  • End-to-end encrypted sharing
  • Fine-grained access groups

FileBrowser Quantum

FileBrowser Quantum is a community fork of File Browser that adds advanced search, multiple sources, and improved performance. It provides a web interface for managing files on a server.

  • Advanced indexed search
  • Multiple file sources
  • Improved performance over original

closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin vs FileBrowser Quantum: key differences

Both projects are written in Go. Licensing differs — BSD-3-Clause for closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin versus Apache-2.0 for FileBrowser Quantum. closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin is the more established project (first released 2016), while FileBrowser Quantum arrived in 2024. FileBrowser Quantum lists first-class Docker deployment; closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin does not.

Why pick each one

Choose closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin if…

  • Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
  • Mature project with 6.4k GitHub stars
  • Written in Go
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin details

Choose FileBrowser Quantum if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 8.4k GitHub stars
FileBrowser Quantum details

Frequently asked questions

Is closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin or FileBrowser Quantum better?

FileBrowser Quantum is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin and FileBrowser Quantum free and open-source?

Yes. closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and FileBrowser Quantum under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin and FileBrowser Quantum with Docker?

closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin: check the project docs for container support. FileBrowser Quantum: yes.

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