Dropgate Server vs SeaweedFS
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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Dropgate Server
Self-hosted, privacy-first file sharing with hosted upload and P2P
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SeaweedFS
Fast distributed storage for blobs and files
| Feature | Dropgate Server | SeaweedFS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | File Sync & Storage |
| License | free | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, one-click | docker, kubernetes, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15 | ★ 33,952 |
| First released | 2022 | 2015 |
| Replaces | — | Amazon S3 |
Why pick each one
Choose Dropgate Server if…
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- One-click install on common self-host platforms
- Written in JavaScript
Choose SeaweedFS if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 34k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is Dropgate Server or SeaweedFS better?
Neither is universally better. SeaweedFS has the larger community, while Dropgate Server is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Dropgate Server and SeaweedFS free and open-source?
Yes. Dropgate Server is licensed under free and SeaweedFS under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dropgate Server and SeaweedFS with Docker?
Dropgate Server: yes. SeaweedFS: yes.