Puter vs Threema Web

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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FeaturePuterThreema Web
CategoryFile Sync & StorageFile Sync & Storage
LicenseAGPL-3.0free
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, one-click
GitHub stars★ 43,003★ 1,067
First released20262022
Replaces

Why pick each one

Choose Puter if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 43k GitHub stars
  • Written in TypeScript
Puter details

Choose Threema Web if…

  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • One-click install on common self-host platforms
  • Active community (1.1k GitHub stars)
Threema Web details

Frequently asked questions

Is Puter or Threema Web better?

Neither is universally better. Puter has the larger community, while Threema Web is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Puter and Threema Web free and open-source?

Yes. Puter is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Threema Web under free. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Puter and Threema Web with Docker?

Puter: yes. Threema Web: yes.

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