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elFinder 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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EL elFinder Web file manager with a desktop-style interface VS WE WebDAV Server Go Lightweight standalone WebDAV file server
FeatureelFinderWebDAV Server Go
CategoryFile Sync & StorageFile Sync & Storage
LicenseBSD-3-ClauseMIT
LanguageJavaScriptGo
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM128 MB64 MB
Deploymentbare-metaldocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 4,800★ 5,750
First released20102017
ReplacesGoogle Drive, DropboxDropbox

Why pick each one

Choose elFinder if…

  • Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
  • Active community (4.8k GitHub stars)
  • Written in JavaScript
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
elFinder 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 elFinder 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 elFinder if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

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

Yes. elFinder is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and WebDAV Server Go under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run elFinder and WebDAV Server Go with Docker?

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

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