FileBrowser Quantum vs ownCloud Web

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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FileBrowser Quantum Enhanced web file manager fork with extra features VS OW ownCloud Web Archived Modern web frontend for ownCloud file sharing

Feature	FileBrowser Quantum	ownCloud Web
Deploy effort	Under-an-hour setup	Under-an-hour setup
Health score	92 · Excellent	15 · At risk
Status	Actively maintained	Archived
Category	File Sync & Storage	File Sync & Storage
License	Apache-2.0	AGPL-3.0
Language	Go	TypeScript
Setup difficulty	Easy	Medium
Min. RAM	128 MB	512 MB
Deployment	docker, binary	docker
GitHub stars	★ 8,406	★ 567
First released	2024	2020
Replaces	Google Drive, Dropbox	Dropbox, Google Drive

What are FileBrowser Quantum and ownCloud Web?

FileBrowser Quantum

FileBrowser Quantum is a community fork of File Browser that adds advanced search, multiple sources, and improved performance. It provides a web interface for managing files on a server.

Advanced indexed search
Multiple file sources
Improved performance over original

ownCloud Web

ownCloud Web is the modern single-page web frontend for ownCloud file storage and sharing. It provides fast file management, sharing, and collaboration in the browser.

Modern file management UI
File sharing
Browser-based collaboration
Fast single-page app

FileBrowser Quantum vs ownCloud Web: key differences

The biggest difference is maintenance: ownCloud Web's repository is archived and no longer developed, while FileBrowser Quantum is actively maintained. FileBrowser Quantum is written in Go, while ownCloud Web is built with TypeScript. Licensing differs — Apache-2.0 for FileBrowser Quantum versus AGPL-3.0 for ownCloud Web. FileBrowser Quantum is the lighter option, starting around 128 MB of RAM against 512 MB for ownCloud Web. OwnCloud Web is the more established project (first released 2020), while FileBrowser Quantum arrived in 2024. FileBrowser Quantum has the considerably larger community, at 8,406 GitHub stars versus 567.

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 8.4k GitHub stars

FileBrowser Quantum details

Choose ownCloud Web if…

Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
First-class Docker support for quick deployment
Written in TypeScript
Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM

ownCloud Web details

Frequently asked questions

Is FileBrowser Quantum or ownCloud Web better?

FileBrowser Quantum is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider ownCloud Web if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are FileBrowser Quantum and ownCloud Web free and open-source?

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

Can I run FileBrowser Quantum and ownCloud Web with Docker?

FileBrowser Quantum: yes. ownCloud Web: yes.

Which is lighter on resources, FileBrowser Quantum or ownCloud Web?

FileBrowser Quantum has the smaller minimum footprint at 128 MB of RAM, compared to about 512 MB for ownCloud Web. Real-world usage depends on library size, user count, and enabled features.