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Open Source File Storage Apps

Find the best open source file storage solutions to securely manage & sync your data. Collaborate easily, control access and scale efficiently.

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Ruby
44%
MIT
74

Campfire

Team Chat · Collaboration · File Storage

4,399

Self-hosted, single-tenant group chat with real-time rooms, direct messages, Web Push, and file sharing — no subscriptions, no external services.

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Campfire

MIT
747
Forks
11 months
Age
Built with
Ruby44%
HTML24%
JavaScript18%
Updated 1 weeks ago
Go
90%
Apache 2.0
51

CasaOS

Hosting Control Panel · File Storage

36,183

Your simple, elegant personal cloud OS for home data and apps

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CasaOS

Apache 2.0
2,075
Forks
4.8 years
Age
Built with
Go90%
Updated 11 months ago
TypeScript
91%
AGPL 3.0
72

ConvertX

Developer Tools · File Storage

17,115

Self-hosted file converter that wraps 20+ specialized tools to convert over a thousand formats — no cloud, no limits.

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ConvertX

AGPL 3.0
939
Forks
2.2 years
Age
Built with
TypeScript91%
Updated 2 weeks ago
Go
92%
AGPL 3.0
94

Cozy Stack

File Storage · Productivity

1,271

Self-hosted personal cloud platform that unifies your files, apps, and devices in one private space you fully control.

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Cozy Stack

AGPL 3.0
143
Forks
10 years
Age
Built with
Go92%
Updated 2 days ago
Svelte
46%
MIT
85

Cryptgeon

File Storage · Security

1,467

Self-destructing encrypted notes and files that vanish after viewing — the server never sees your keys.

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Cryptgeon

MIT
149
Forks
5.2 years
Age
Built with
Svelte46%
TypeScript30%
Rust14%
Updated 1 weeks ago
Python
51%
MIT
87

Docs

File Storage · CMS

16,641

Open-source collaborative knowledge platform with real-time editing, AI writing tools, and full self-hosting control — built by the French and German governments.

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Docs

MIT
599
Forks
2.5 years
Age
Built with
Python51%
TypeScript41%
Updated 3 days ago
Go
51%
AGPL 3.0
79

Filestash

File Storage

14,353

A self-hosted file management platform that unifies access to S3, SFTP, SMB, FTP, WebDAV, NFS, Git, SharePoint, and 20+ other storage backends through a single extensible web interface.

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Filestash

AGPL 3.0
990
Forks
9.1 years
Age
Built with
Go51%
JavaScript35%
Updated 5 days ago
Python
56%
MIT
76

Foxel

File Storage

1,040

Self-hosted private cloud storage with AI semantic search and a pluggable multi-backend file management system.

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Foxel

MIT
94
Forks
1.1 years
Age
Built with
Python56%
TypeScript41%
Updated 2 weeks ago
Rust
95%
AGPL 3.0
76

Garage

File Storage

4,071

Lightweight, S3-compatible object storage built for geo-distributed self-hosting across unreliable internet connections.

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Garage

AGPL 3.0
154
Forks
4.6 years
Age
Built with
Rust95%
Updated 6 days ago
Rust
48%
Other
70

hoodik

File Storage · Security

1,298

Self-hosted, end-to-end encrypted cloud storage with browser-based encryption and S3-compatible storage support

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hoodik

Other
62
Forks
3.5 years
Age
Built with
Rust48%
TypeScript33%
Vue17%
Updated 3 days ago
C#
99%
GPL 2.0
92

Jellyfin

File Storage

53,955

The Free Software Media System — stream your entire media library from your own server, with no subscriptions, no tracking, and no strings attached.

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Jellyfin

GPL 2.0
5,064
Forks
7.6 years
Age
Built with
C#99%
Updated 2 days ago
Go
97%
Apache 2.0
89

kopia

File Storage

13,583

Fast, encrypted, deduplicated backups to any cloud or local storage with full client-side control.

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kopia

Apache 2.0
675
Forks
10.5 years
Age
Built with
Go97%
Updated 4 days ago
Python
57%
MIT
83

LibrePhotos

File Storage

7,999

Self-hosted photo library with AI-powered face recognition, semantic search, and automatic event albums — no cloud required.

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LibrePhotos

MIT
380
Forks
5.7 years
Age
Built with
Python57%
TypeScript39%
Updated 2 days ago
Rust
43%
BSD 3
63

MicroBin

File Storage

4,437

A self-contained, encrypted paste bin and file-sharing app in Rust with animal-name URLs, burn-after-read, and one-command Docker deployment.

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MicroBin

BSD 3
307
Forks
4.2 years
Age
Built with
Rust43%
HTML28%
JavaScript20%
Updated 3 weeks ago
Go
99%
AGPL 3.0
62

MinIO

File Storage

61,275

High-performance, S3-compatible object storage built for AI/ML and analytics workloads — run it anywhere from a laptop to a petabyte-scale cluster.

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MinIO

AGPL 3.0
7,649
Forks
11.5 years
Age
Built with
Go99%
Updated 2 months ago
Go
79%
GPL 3.0
91

Navidrome

File Storage

22,095

Run your own personal Spotify — stream your entire music collection from any device, anywhere, forever.

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Navidrome

GPL 3.0
1,569
Forks
10.4 years
Age
Built with
Go79%
JavaScript17%
Updated yesterday
TypeScript
85%
GPL 3.0
90

Notesnook

Note Taking · File Storage · Security

14,222

End-to-end encrypted, open-source note-taking where your data stays yours — even from the server.

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Notesnook

GPL 3.0
966
Forks
5.3 years
Age
Built with
TypeScript85%
JavaScript12%
Updated 3 days ago
Go
48%
Apache 2.0
85

opencloud

File Storage

5,691

Open source file management and collaboration platform that keeps your data under your control, no database required.

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opencloud

Apache 2.0
214
Forks
1.5 years
Age
Built with
Go48%
Gherkin36%
PHP12%
Updated 2 days ago
TypeScript
82%
Apache 2.0
47

Palmr.

File Storage · Security

2,416

Self-hosted, privacy-focused file sharing without limits

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Palmr.

Apache 2.0
105
Forks
1.4 years
Age
Built with
TypeScript82%
MDX13%
Updated 4 months ago
TypeScript
99%
Other
85

Papermark

Digital Signiture · File Storage

8,771

Open-source DocSend alternative with page-by-page analytics, secure data rooms, and custom domains for document sharing.

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Papermark

Other
1,312
Forks
3.1 years
Age
Built with
TypeScript99%
Updated 3 days ago
PHP
74%
GPL 2.0
87

Piwigo

File Storage

3,810

Open-source self-hosted photo gallery for managing and sharing large image libraries with full privacy control and 200+ plugins.

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Piwigo

GPL 2.0
479
Forks
11 years
Age
Built with
PHP74%
Updated 4 days ago
TypeScript
49%
AGPL 3.0
88

Puter

File Storage · Developer Tools

42,620

A self-hostable, web-based internet OS with desktop GUI, cloud storage, AI drivers, and a developer SDK — all running in your browser.

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Puter

AGPL 3.0
3,932
Forks
2.3 years
Age
Built with
TypeScript49%
JavaScript46%
Updated 2 days ago
PHP
57%
AGPL 3.0
95

Nextcloud Server

Collaboration · File Storage

36,034

Your own private cloud: self-hosted file sync, collaboration, and communication with no vendor lock-in.

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Nextcloud Server

AGPL 3.0
5,055
Forks
10.1 years
Age
Built with
PHP57%
JavaScript34%
Updated yesterday
Rust
77%
AGPL 3.0
75

Spacedrive

File Storage · Collaboration

38,505

One file manager for all your devices and clouds — powered by a Virtual Distributed File System built in Rust.

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Spacedrive

AGPL 3.0
1,305
Forks
4.8 years
Age
Built with
Rust77%
TypeScript20%
Updated 2 months ago
JavaScript
77%
AGPL 3.0
90

Twake Drive

File Storage · Collaboration

963

Open-source, self-hosted file manager with collaborative drives, AI-powered summarization, and OnlyOffice document editing for teams who want full data sovereignty.

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Twake Drive

AGPL 3.0
161
Forks
9.6 years
Age
Built with
JavaScript77%
TypeScript21%
Updated 3 days ago

About File Storage

File storage solutions are essential components of modern digital workflows, offering a centralized location to store and access data. These applications go beyond simple file hosting; they provide features designed for security, scalability, and collaboration.

Typical functionality includes:

  • Secure Data Storage: Encryption at rest and in transit to protect sensitive information.
  • Version Control: Maintaining a history of file changes, allowing rollbacks and easy recovery.
  • Access Control: Granular permissions management to control who can view, edit, or download files.
  • Synchronization & Sharing: Keeping files consistent across multiple devices and enabling easy collaboration with others.
  • Scalability: Adapting to growing storage needs without significant performance degradation.
  • Data Redundancy & Backup: Ensuring data availability even in the event of hardware failures.

File storage applications address common problems like lost or corrupted files, difficulty collaborating on documents, and the need for centralized data management. They are vital for individuals needing personal cloud storage, teams collaborating on projects, and businesses requiring robust data archiving and disaster recovery solutions. Choosing open source options offers greater control over your data, enhanced security through community auditing, and the freedom to customize the software to meet specific requirements.

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