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Spacedrive vs WebDAV Server Go

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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SP Spacedrive Cross-platform file explorer powered by a virtual distributed filesystem VS WE WebDAV Server Go Lightweight standalone WebDAV file server
FeatureSpacedriveWebDAV Server Go
Deploy effortRead-the-docs projectUnder-an-hour setup
Health score83 · Excellent90 · Excellent
CategoryFile Sync & StorageFile Sync & Storage
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageRustGo
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB64 MB
Deploymentbinarydocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 39,022★ 5,877
First released20222017
ReplacesGoogle Drive, DropboxDropbox

What are Spacedrive and WebDAV Server Go?

Spacedrive

Spacedrive is an open-source, cross-platform file manager written in Rust, built around a virtual distributed filesystem (VDFS). It indexes and organizes files across multiple devices and storage locations from a single native app.

  • Virtual distributed filesystem
  • Indexes files across devices
  • Cross-platform native app

Read the full Spacedrive guide →

WebDAV Server Go

A lightweight standalone WebDAV server that exposes a directory tree for syncing with WebDAV-capable clients. It is useful as a minimal sync backend for many file managers and apps.

  • Standalone WebDAV
  • Per-user permissions
  • Minimal backend
  • Cross-platform clients

Spacedrive vs WebDAV Server Go: key differences

Spacedrive is written in Rust, while WebDAV Server Go is built with Go. Licensing differs — AGPL-3.0 for Spacedrive versus MIT for WebDAV Server Go. WebDAV Server Go is the lighter option, starting around 64 MB of RAM against 512 MB for Spacedrive. WebDAV Server Go is the more established project (first released 2017), while Spacedrive arrived in 2022. Spacedrive has the considerably larger community, at 39,022 GitHub stars versus 5,877. WebDAV Server Go lists first-class Docker deployment; Spacedrive does not.

Why pick each one

Choose Spacedrive if…

  • Unified multi-device view
  • Modern Rust core
  • Cross-platform clients

Watch out for

  • Still beta quality
  • Sync features incomplete
Spacedrive details

Choose WebDAV Server Go if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 5.9k GitHub stars
WebDAV Server Go details

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacedrive or WebDAV Server Go better?

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

Are Spacedrive and WebDAV Server Go free and open-source?

Yes. Spacedrive is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and WebDAV Server Go under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Spacedrive and WebDAV Server Go with Docker?

Spacedrive: check the project docs for container support. WebDAV Server Go: yes.

Which is lighter on resources, Spacedrive or WebDAV Server Go?

WebDAV Server Go has the smaller minimum footprint at 64 MB of RAM, compared to about 512 MB for Spacedrive. Real-world usage depends on library size, user count, and enabled features.

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