FileGator vs OpenCloud
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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FileGator
Multi-user file manager with role-based access
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OpenCloud
Modern open-source file platform from ownCloud team
| Feature | FileGator | OpenCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | File Sync & Storage |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,048 | ★ 5,792 |
| First released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Replaces | Google Drive, Dropbox | Dropbox, Google Drive |
Why pick each one
Choose FileGator if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3k GitHub stars)
Choose OpenCloud if…
- Modern, fast codebase
- Lightweight footprint
- Permissively licensed
Frequently asked questions
Is FileGator or OpenCloud better?
Neither is universally better. OpenCloud has the larger community, while FileGator is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are FileGator and OpenCloud free and open-source?
Yes. FileGator is licensed under MIT and OpenCloud under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run FileGator and OpenCloud with Docker?
FileGator: yes. OpenCloud: yes.