Pomf 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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Pomf
Simple file uploading and sharing platform
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Filebin
Quick file sharing with auto-expiring bins
| Feature | Pomf | Filebin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | File Sync & Storage |
| License | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | PHP | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 922 | ★ 274 |
| First released | 2015 | 2014 |
| Replaces | WeTransfer, Imgur | WeTransfer, Firefox Send |
Why pick each one
Choose Pomf if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 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 Pomf or Filebin 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 Pomf and Filebin free and open-source?
Yes. Pomf is licensed under MIT and Filebin under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pomf and Filebin with Docker?
Pomf: check the project docs for container support. Filebin: yes.