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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
13 self-hosted MediaFire alternatives
Cloud file hosting and sharing service for uploading, storing, organizing, and distributing files via links and folders. Offers web and mobile apps, direct-download and streaming links, one‑time links, bulk downloads, and tiered paid plans for more storage.
Alternatives to MediaFire
Copyparty is a portable file server with a web UI, accelerated resumable uploads, deduplication, indexing, and support for WebDAV, SFTP, FTP and more.
46.4k stars1.9k forksMITlast commit Actively maintained
#3
Self-hostable internet OS that provides a web desktop, cloud storage, and an app platform for files, web apps, and remote-work style workflows.
43.3k stars4k forksAGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
#4
Open source Google Drive-like cloud storage with uploads, sharing, media gallery, and optional AES-256 encryption, backed by MongoDB and pluggable storage.
4.2k stars487 forksGPL-3.0last commit Slowing down
Open-source PicoShare lets users upload and share files of any type and size via direct download links, preserving originals and offering easy deployment via Docker or from source.
3k stars212 forkslast 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
Self-hosted open-source file sharing server with resumable uploads (tus), large-file streaming, expiry/one-time downloads, Docker packaging and a Vue frontend.
1.9k stars246 forksBSD-2-Clauselast commit Actively maintained
Self-host game clips and videos, organize them into a library, and share via unique watch links with optional public feed and uploads.
1.5k stars94 forksGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
Modern, Docker-first self-hosted web file explorer with local users/groups, optional OIDC SSO, fast previews, built-in editor, sharing links, and search.
1k stars27 forksGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
#10
QuickShare is a lightweight, self-hosted file sharing web app with browser-based file management, resumable transfers, QR-code sharing, and multi-user controls.
634 stars40 forksLGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
#11
PHP-based file uploader with multi-file uploads, role-based accounts, admin dashboard, drag-and-drop, image manipulation, API and Docker support.
110 stars14 forksMITlast commit Actively maintained
#12
Django-based file sharing app for self-hosted use with multi-file uploads, automatic zipping, expiring links, account management and admin controls.
42 stars9 forksMITlast commit Actively maintained
#13
Simple, lightweight web file server (“cloud storage”) in C for private uploads and public read-only sharing, designed to run efficiently on low-resource systems.
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What replacing MediaFire 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. 11 of 13 shipped a commit in the last six months. Licences in this list: AGPL-3.0, MIT, GPL-3.0, BSD-2-Clause, LGPL-3.0. In exchange you take on hosting, backups and updates yourself.
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