Filestash vs ownCloud
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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ownCloud
Open-source file sync, share and content collaboration
| Feature | Filestash | ownCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Document Management | File Sync & Storage |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14,451 | ★ 8,831 |
| First released | 2017 | 2010 |
| Replaces | Dropbox, SharePoint | Dropbox, Google Drive |
Why pick each one
Choose ownCloud if…
- Mature and stable
- Enterprise features available
- Good admin controls
Frequently asked questions
Is Filestash or ownCloud better?
Filestash is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider ownCloud if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Filestash and ownCloud free and open-source?
Yes. Filestash is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and ownCloud under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Filestash and ownCloud with Docker?
Filestash: yes. ownCloud: yes.