File Browser vs Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare

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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File Browser Archived Lightweight web file manager for a directory VS RE Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare Anonymous file sharing over the Tor network

Feature	File Browser	Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare
Deploy effort	Under-an-hour setup	Read-the-docs project
Health score	15 · At risk	91 · Excellent
Status	Archived	Actively maintained
Category	File Sync & Storage	File Sync & Storage
License	Apache-2.0	GPL-3.0
Language	Go	Python
Setup difficulty	Easy	Medium
Min. RAM	64 MB	256 MB
Deployment	docker, binary	binary, bare-metal
GitHub stars	★ 35,937	★ 7,098
First released	2017	2014
Replaces	Dropbox	WeTransfer, Dropbox

What are File Browser and Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare?

File Browser

File Browser provides a clean web interface to manage files within a specified directory, supporting upload, download, sharing, and user accounts. It suits users who want simple browser-based access to a folder rather than a full sync platform. It ships as a single Go binary and a small Docker image.

Single-binary web file manager
User accounts and share links
Built-in editor and previews
Minimal resource usage

Read the full File Browser guide →

Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare

OnionShare is an open-source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files using the Tor network. It can also host websites and run a chat server accessible only as a Tor onion service.

Anonymous sharing over Tor
No central server needed
Host sites and chat anonymously

File Browser vs Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare: key differences

The biggest difference is maintenance: File Browser's repository is archived and no longer developed, while Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare is actively maintained. File Browser is written in Go, while Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare is built with Python. Licensing differs — Apache-2.0 for File Browser versus GPL-3.0 for Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare. File Browser is the lighter option, starting around 64 MB of RAM against 256 MB for Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare. Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare is the more established project (first released 2014), while File Browser arrived in 2017. File Browser has the considerably larger community, at 35,937 GitHub stars versus 7,098. File Browser lists first-class Docker deployment; Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare does not.

Why pick each one

Choose File Browser if…

Extremely lightweight
Trivial to deploy
Good for quick file access

Watch out for

No sync client
Limited collaboration features

File Browser details

Choose Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare if…

Released under the GPL-3.0 license
Mature project with 7.1k GitHub stars
Written in Python
Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM

Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare details

Frequently asked questions

Is File Browser or Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare better?

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

Are File Browser and Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare free and open-source?

Yes. File Browser is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run File Browser and Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare with Docker?

File Browser: yes. Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare: check the project docs for container support.

Which is lighter on resources, File Browser or Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare?

File Browser has the smaller minimum footprint at 64 MB of RAM, compared to about 256 MB for Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare. Real-world usage depends on library size, user count, and enabled features.