FileRisevsPsiTransfer
Two self-hosted Dropbox alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| FileRise | PsiTransfer | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 34 in File Management | #35 of 86 in File Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 1 024 | 1 963 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 | +12 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 35 | 8 |
| Latest release | v3.38.0 · 21 Oct 2026 | v2.4.5 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | BSD-2-Clause |
| Main language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
FileRise scores 59/100 against 55/100 for PsiTransfer, so it is the safer default.
FileRise ships more often: 35 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for PsiTransfer.
If you want the quickest setup, PsiTransfer is easier to run; FileRise needs more configuration.
FileRise details →PsiTransfer details → All Dropbox alternatives →