FileRisevsfolderhost
Two self-hosted Nextcloud alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| FileRise | folderhost | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 34 in File Management | #21 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 1 023 | 362 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +7 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 35 | 16 |
| Latest release | v3.38.0 · 21 Oct 2026 | v26.10.1 · 18 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
FileRise scores 59/100 against 48/100 for folderhost, so it is the safer default.
FileRise ships more often: 35 stable releases in the past year, against 16 for folderhost.
If you want the quickest setup, folderhost is easier to run; FileRise needs more configuration.
FileRise is growing faster right now (+7 stars in 30 days).
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