Kleeja vs Pomf
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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| Feature | Kleeja | Pomf |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | File Sync & Storage |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 193 | ★ 922 |
| First released | 2006 | 2015 |
| Replaces | WeTransfer | WeTransfer, Imgur |
Why pick each one
Choose Kleeja if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Choose Pomf if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Kleeja or Pomf better?
Neither is universally better. Pomf has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Kleeja and Pomf free and open-source?
Yes. Kleeja is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Pomf under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kleeja and Pomf with Docker?
Kleeja: check the project docs for container support. Pomf: check the project docs for container support.