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SparkleShare 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 SparkleShare Git-backed file synchronization with version history VS WE WebDAV Server Go Lightweight standalone WebDAV file server
FeatureSparkleShareWebDAV Server Go
CategoryFile Sync & StorageFile Sync & Storage
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageC#Go
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM128 MB64 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binarydocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 4,971★ 5,750
First released20102017
ReplacesDropboxDropbox

Why pick each one

Choose SparkleShare if…

  • Full history of every change
  • Works over plain SSH
SparkleShare 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 5.8k GitHub stars
WebDAV Server Go details

Frequently asked questions

Is SparkleShare or WebDAV Server Go better?

WebDAV Server Go is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider SparkleShare if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

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

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

Can I run SparkleShare and WebDAV Server Go with Docker?

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

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