Filestash vs Nextcloud All-in-One
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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Nextcloud All-in-One
Containerized turnkey Nextcloud deployment
| Feature | Filestash | Nextcloud All-in-One |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | File Sync & Storage |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14,451 | ★ 10,238 |
| First released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Dropbox, SharePoint | Dropbox, Google Drive |
Why pick each one
Choose Nextcloud All-in-One if…
- Much simpler than manual setup
- Backup and update built in
- Officially supported
Frequently asked questions
Is Filestash or Nextcloud All-in-One better?
Neither is universally better. Filestash has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Filestash and Nextcloud All-in-One free and open-source?
Yes. Filestash is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Nextcloud All-in-One under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Filestash and Nextcloud All-in-One with Docker?
Filestash: yes. Nextcloud All-in-One: yes.