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FileBrowser Quantum vs Filestash

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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FI FileBrowser Quantum Enhanced web file manager fork with extra features VS FI Filestash Web-based file manager and document gateway
FeatureFileBrowser QuantumFilestash
CategoryFile Sync & StorageDocument Management
LicenseApache-2.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageGoGo
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, binary, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 7,695★ 14,451
First released20242017
ReplacesGoogle Drive, DropboxDropbox, SharePoint

Why pick each one

Choose FileBrowser Quantum if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 7.7k GitHub stars
FileBrowser Quantum details

Choose Filestash if…

  • Unifies access to many backends
  • Easy deployment
Filestash details

Frequently asked questions

Is FileBrowser Quantum or Filestash better?

Neither is universally better. Filestash has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are FileBrowser Quantum and Filestash free and open-source?

Yes. FileBrowser Quantum is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Filestash under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run FileBrowser Quantum and Filestash with Docker?

FileBrowser Quantum: yes. Filestash: yes.

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