FileGator vs ownCloud
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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ownCloud
Open-source file sync, share and content collaboration
| Feature | FileGator | ownCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | File Sync & Storage |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,048 | ★ 8,831 |
| First released | 2019 | 2010 |
| 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 ownCloud if…
- Mature and stable
- Enterprise features available
- Good admin controls
Frequently asked questions
Is FileGator or ownCloud better?
Neither is universally better. ownCloud 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 ownCloud free and open-source?
Yes. FileGator is licensed under MIT and ownCloud under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run FileGator and ownCloud with Docker?
FileGator: yes. ownCloud: yes.