Dufs vs Papra
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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Dufs
Distinctive utility file server with WebDAV support
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Papra
Minimalistic self-hosted document archiving platform
| Feature | Dufs | Papra |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | E-books & Media Library |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Rust | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 32 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 10,562 | ★ 5,160 |
| First released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Dropbox, Google Drive | Evernote, Dropbox |
Why pick each one
Choose Dufs if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 10.6k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is Dufs or Papra better?
Neither is universally better. Dufs has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Dufs and Papra free and open-source?
Yes. Dufs is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Papra under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dufs and Papra with Docker?
Dufs: yes. Papra: yes.