FileRisevsfilestash
Two self-hosted Dropbox alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| FileRise | filestash | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 34 in File Management | #3 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 1 024 | 14 839 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 | +117 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 35 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.38.0 · 21 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
filestash scores 71/100 against 59/100 for FileRise, so it is the safer default.
FileRise ships more often: 35 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for filestash.
If you want the quickest setup, filestash is easier to run; FileRise needs more configuration.
filestash is growing faster right now (+117 stars in 30 days).
FileRise details →filestash details → All Dropbox alternatives →