Dufs 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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Dufs
Distinctive utility file server with WebDAV support
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SFTPGo
Full-featured SFTP, FTP and WebDAV server
| Feature | Dufs | SFTPGo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | File Sync & Storage |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Rust | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 32 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 10,562 | ★ 12,371 |
| First released | 2022 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Dropbox, Google Drive | 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
Choose SFTPGo if…
- Multi-protocol in one binary
- Flexible storage backends
- Strong access controls
Frequently asked questions
Is Dufs or SFTPGo better?
Neither is universally better. SFTPGo has the larger community, while Dufs is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Dufs and SFTPGo free and open-source?
Yes. Dufs is licensed under Apache-2.0 and SFTPGo under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dufs and SFTPGo with Docker?
Dufs: yes. SFTPGo: yes.