Linx 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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Linx
Self-hosted file and code paste sharing server
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Zipline
ShareX and file upload server with a clean dashboard
| Feature | Linx | Zipline |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | File Sync & Storage |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,581 | ★ 3,313 |
| First released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Replaces | WeTransfer, Imgur | Imgur, Dropbox |
Why pick each one
Choose Linx if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.6k GitHub stars)
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 Linx or Zipline better?
Neither is universally better. Zipline has the larger community, while Linx is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Linx and Zipline free and open-source?
Yes. Linx is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Zipline under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Linx and Zipline with Docker?
Linx: yes. Zipline: yes.