Self-host folderhost
v26.10.1Single-binary cloud platform for file sharing
- Stars
- 362
- Port
- 5000 (HTTP web interface)
mertjsx/folderhost
What is folderhost?
This Go and React application runs as a single ~19MB binary with no external dependencies, using SQLite for storage. It provides multi-user support with granular permissions, real-time code editing via Monaco Editor, chunked file uploads, a recovery bin for deleted files, JWT-based authentication with device tracking, and audit logging. Deployment options include Docker or native binaries for Linux and Windows. The web interface defaults to port 5000. Licensed under GPL-3.0 with regular releases.
Should you self-host folderhost?
folderhost scores 48/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #21 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration. It has 362 GitHub stars.
It shipped 16 stable releases in the past year. The latest, v26.10.1, came out on 18 October 2026. New versions land roughly every 2 weeks.
Setup is easy: most people get it running in one sitting. An official Docker image is available. It is GPL-3.0-licensed and written mostly in Typescript.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is FileRise (59/100, 1 023 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See folderhost vs FileRise side by side.
Features
- Audit Logging
- Binary Download
- Chunked File Uploads
- Code Editor
- File Archive/Extract
- File Management
- Multi-user support
- Real-Time Collaboration
- Recovery Bin
- SSL/HTTPS support
- Storage Limits
folderhost README
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