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Files Sharing vs Jirafeau: catalog facts
Files SharingJirafeau
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

Free

Free and open source to self-host.

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • No database needed, data is kept in JSON files
  • Expiry dates, download limits and passwords per bundle
  • Very simple one-file upload and share workflow
  • Runs on your own server
  • Requires a PHP server or Docker to run
  • Uploader access is limited to IP rules or a login and password
  • You have to host and maintain it yourself
  • Focused on sharing files, not syncing folders
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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