Filestash vs OpenCloud
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Filestash
Web-based file manager and document gateway
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OpenCloud
Modern open-source file platform from ownCloud team
| Feature | Filestash | OpenCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | File Sync & Storage |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14,451 | ★ 5,792 |
| First released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Replaces | Dropbox, SharePoint | Dropbox, Google Drive |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenCloud if…
- Modern, fast codebase
- Lightweight footprint
- Permissively licensed
Frequently asked questions
Is Filestash or OpenCloud better?
Filestash is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider OpenCloud if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Filestash and OpenCloud free and open-source?
Yes. Filestash is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and OpenCloud under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Filestash and OpenCloud with Docker?
Filestash: yes. OpenCloud: yes.