Cloudreve vs ShareDrop
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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Cloudreve
File management and sharing system, supports multiple storage
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ShareDrop
Peer-to-peer file transfer in the browser
| Feature | Cloudreve | ShareDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | File Sync & Storage |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,485 | ★ 10,747 |
| First released | 2026 | 2014 |
| Replaces | — | AirDrop, WeTransfer |
Why pick each one
Choose Cloudreve if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 28.5k GitHub stars
- Written in Go
Choose ShareDrop if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 10.7k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is Cloudreve or ShareDrop better?
Neither is universally better. Cloudreve has the larger community, while ShareDrop is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Cloudreve and ShareDrop free and open-source?
Yes. Cloudreve is licensed under GPL-3.0 and ShareDrop under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cloudreve and ShareDrop with Docker?
Cloudreve: yes. ShareDrop: yes.