OpenCloud Files vs Twake Drive
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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OpenCloud Files
Lightweight self-hosted file sync and sharing platform
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Twake Drive
Open-source collaborative file storage and workspace
| Feature | OpenCloud Files | Twake Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | Groupware |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,083 | ★ 980 |
| First released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Dropbox, Google Drive | Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenCloud Files if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in Go
Choose Twake Drive if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenCloud Files or Twake Drive better?
OpenCloud Files is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Twake Drive if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are OpenCloud Files and Twake Drive free and open-source?
Yes. OpenCloud Files is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Twake Drive under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenCloud Files and Twake Drive with Docker?
OpenCloud Files: yes. Twake Drive: yes.