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closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin vs SFTPGo

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 SFTPGo Full-featured SFTP, FTP and WebDAV server
Feature closet GoToSocial NoNo upspinSFTPGo
Deploy effortRead-the-docs projectUnder-an-hour setup
Health score39 · At risk94 · Excellent
CategoryFile Sync & StorageFile Sync & Storage
LicenseBSD-3-ClauseAGPL-3.0
LanguageGoGo
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM128 MB128 MB
Deploymentbinary, sourcedocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 6,404★ 12,570
First released20162019
ReplacesDropboxDropbox

What are closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin and SFTPGo?

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

SFTPGo

SFTPGo is a configurable file transfer server supporting SFTP, FTP/S, WebDAV, and HTTP access with cloud storage backends. It suits administrators who need secure, multi-protocol file access. It is deployed via Docker or a single binary.

  • SFTP, FTP, WebDAV and HTTP support
  • Cloud storage backends
  • Per-user quotas and rules
  • Web admin and REST API

Read the full SFTPGo guide →

closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin vs SFTPGo: key differences

Both projects are written in Go. Licensing differs — BSD-3-Clause for closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin versus AGPL-3.0 for SFTPGo. closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin is the more established project (first released 2016), while SFTPGo arrived in 2019. SFTPGo 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 SFTPGo if…

  • Multi-protocol in one binary
  • Flexible storage backends
  • Strong access controls

Watch out for

  • No sync client
  • Configuration can be complex
SFTPGo details

Frequently asked questions

Is closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin or SFTPGo better?

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

Are closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin and SFTPGo free and open-source?

Yes. closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and SFTPGo under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run closet GoToSocial NoNo upspin and SFTPGo with Docker?

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

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