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FileRise vs Tiny File Manager: catalog facts
FileRise	Tiny File Manager
Freemium The MIT-licensed core is free; FileRise Pro is a paid edition with extra features.	Free Free to download and self-host.
Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Granular per-folder access control WebDAV and SSO support	Whole application is a single PHP file Runs on ordinary PHP hosting or in Docker
Groups, client portals and automation are Pro-only Requires running your own server	Needs a PHP web server Exposes server files over the web, so access must be secured carefully
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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