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Dufs vs WebDAV Server Go

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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DU Dufs Distinctive utility file server with WebDAV support VS WE WebDAV Server Go Lightweight standalone WebDAV file server
FeatureDufsWebDAV Server Go
Deploy effortUnder-an-hour setupUnder-an-hour setup
Health score86 · Excellent90 · Excellent
CategoryFile Sync & StorageFile Sync & Storage
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageRustGo
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM32 MB64 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 10,778★ 5,877
First released20222017
ReplacesDropbox, Google DriveDropbox

What are Dufs and WebDAV Server Go?

Dufs

Dufs is a lightweight single-binary file server that supports static serving, uploading, searching, and WebDAV. It offers access control, resumable uploads, and a clean web UI.

  • Single-binary file server
  • WebDAV support
  • Access control and resumable uploads

WebDAV Server Go

A lightweight standalone WebDAV server that exposes a directory tree for syncing with WebDAV-capable clients. It is useful as a minimal sync backend for many file managers and apps.

  • Standalone WebDAV
  • Per-user permissions
  • Minimal backend
  • Cross-platform clients

Dufs vs WebDAV Server Go: key differences

Dufs is written in Rust, while WebDAV Server Go is built with Go. Licensing differs — Apache-2.0 for Dufs versus MIT for WebDAV Server Go. Dufs is the lighter option, starting around 32 MB of RAM against 64 MB for WebDAV Server Go. WebDAV Server Go is the more established project (first released 2017), while Dufs arrived in 2022.

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 10.8k GitHub stars
Dufs details

Choose WebDAV Server Go if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 5.9k GitHub stars
WebDAV Server Go details

Frequently asked questions

Is Dufs or WebDAV Server Go 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 WebDAV Server Go free and open-source?

Yes. Dufs is licensed under Apache-2.0 and WebDAV Server Go under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Dufs and WebDAV Server Go with Docker?

Dufs: yes. WebDAV Server Go: yes.

Which is lighter on resources, Dufs or WebDAV Server Go?

Dufs has the smaller minimum footprint at 32 MB of RAM, compared to about 64 MB for WebDAV Server Go. Real-world usage depends on library size, user count, and enabled features.

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