#1
AList is a multi-storage file listing and sharing server with WebDAV access, file previews, protected routes, uploads, and cross-storage file operations.
50.1k stars7.9k forksAGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
10 self-hosted FileBrowser alternatives
Web-based file manager that lets users browse, upload, download, preview and edit files, manage users and permissions, and expose a server directory via a browser interface. Primarily distributed as self-hosted software.
Alternatives to FileBrowser
File Browser is a lightweight web-based file manager to upload, download, edit, and organize files in a specified server directory with user authentication and management.
36k stars4k forksApache-2.0last commit Actively maintained
Self-hosted web file browser to manage files, users, access control, sharing links, previews, and fast indexed search with real-time UI updates.
7.9k stars418 forksApache-2.0last commit Actively maintained
Self-hosted, open-source web file manager with multi-user access, roles, and chunked uploads. Manage local files or connect external storage like S3 via adapters.
3.1k stars446 forksMITlast commit Actively maintained
Chibisafe is a fast, self-hosted file uploader and vault for files, photos, and documents with shareable links, albums, tagging, and API access.
2.8k stars298 forksMITlast commit Actively maintained
Directory Lister is a PHP directory listing app that exposes web-accessible folders for browsing, searching, README display, hash verification, and zip downloads.
2.5k stars518 forksMITlast commit Actively maintained
Cloud Commander is a web file manager with a two-panel UI, built-in console, and code editor to manage server files and run commands from any browser.
2k stars266 forksMITlast commit Actively maintained
#8
Gossa is a lightweight Go web server for browsing, uploading, and streaming files from a directory with a simple, fast UI and optional PWA support.
1.1k stars82 forksMITlast commit Slowing down
#9
Mikochi is a minimalist remote file browser for self-hosted servers and NAS. Browse, fuzzy-search, upload, download (tar.gz), manage and stream files via a Go API and Preact frontend.
371 stars17 forksMITlast commit Actively maintained
#10
FileRun is a self-hosted private cloud storage platform for managing existing server files, syncing via WebDAV, and securely sharing and collaborating with users and teams.
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What replacing FileBrowser actually involves
Every option on this page is open source and free to run on your own hardware, so you own the data and there is no subscription to cancel. 8 of 10 shipped a commit in the last six months. Licences in this list: AGPL-3.0, Apache-2.0, MIT. In exchange you take on hosting, backups and updates yourself.
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