Jirafeau vs Zipline
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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Jirafeau
Upload a file in a simple way and give a unique link to it
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Zipline
ShareX and file upload server with a clean dashboard
| Feature | Jirafeau | Zipline |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | File Sync & Storage |
| License | AGPL-3.0-only | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 3,313 |
| First released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Replaces | ImageShack, Imgur | Imgur, Dropbox |
Why pick each one
Choose Jirafeau if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0-only license
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Choose Zipline if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.3k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Jirafeau or Zipline better?
Neither is universally better. Zipline has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Jirafeau and Zipline free and open-source?
Yes. Jirafeau is licensed under AGPL-3.0-only and Zipline under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Jirafeau and Zipline with Docker?
Jirafeau: check the project docs for container support. Zipline: yes.