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FileBrowser Quantum 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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FileBrowser Quantum Enhanced web file manager fork with extra features VS WE WebDAV Server Go Lightweight standalone WebDAV file server
FeatureFileBrowser QuantumWebDAV Server Go
Deploy effortUnder-an-hour setupUnder-an-hour setup
Health score92 · Excellent90 · Excellent
CategoryFile Sync & StorageFile Sync & Storage
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageGoGo
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM128 MB64 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 8,406★ 5,877
First released20242017
ReplacesGoogle Drive, DropboxDropbox

What are FileBrowser Quantum and WebDAV Server Go?

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

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

FileBrowser Quantum vs WebDAV Server Go: key differences

Both projects are written in Go. Licensing differs — Apache-2.0 for FileBrowser Quantum versus MIT for WebDAV Server Go. WebDAV Server Go is the lighter option, starting around 64 MB of RAM against 128 MB for FileBrowser Quantum. WebDAV Server Go is the more established project (first released 2017), while FileBrowser Quantum arrived in 2024.

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 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 FileBrowser Quantum or WebDAV Server Go better?

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

Are FileBrowser Quantum and WebDAV Server Go free and open-source?

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

Can I run FileBrowser Quantum and WebDAV Server Go with Docker?

FileBrowser Quantum: yes. WebDAV Server Go: yes.

Which is lighter on resources, FileBrowser Quantum or WebDAV Server Go?

WebDAV Server Go has the smaller minimum footprint at 64 MB of RAM, compared to about 128 MB for FileBrowser Quantum. Real-world usage depends on library size, user count, and enabled features.

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