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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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FI FileBrowser Quantum Enhanced web file manager fork with extra features VS WE WebDAV Server Go Lightweight standalone WebDAV file server
FeatureFileBrowser QuantumWebDAV Server Go
CategoryFile Sync & StorageFile Sync & Storage
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageGoGo
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM128 MB64 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 7,695★ 5,750
First released20242017
ReplacesGoogle Drive, DropboxDropbox

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 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 5.8k 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.

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