Lufi vs Filebin
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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Lufi
Let users fight uploads with client-side encryption
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Filebin
Quick file sharing with auto-expiring bins
| Feature | Lufi | Filebin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | File Sync & Storage |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | Perl | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 300 | ★ 274 |
| First released | 2015 | 2014 |
| Replaces | WeTransfer, Firefox Send | WeTransfer, Firefox Send |
Why pick each one
Choose Lufi if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Perl
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Choose Filebin if…
- Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Lufi or Filebin better?
Neither is universally better. Lufi has the larger community, while Filebin is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Lufi and Filebin free and open-source?
Yes. Lufi is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Filebin under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Lufi and Filebin with Docker?
Lufi: yes. Filebin: yes.