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Files Sharing vs Palmr: catalog facts
Files SharingPalmr
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

Free

Free and open source.

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • No database needed, data is kept in JSON files
  • Expiry dates, download limits and passwords per bundle
  • Files stay on your own server
  • Link-based sharing similar to WeTransfer
  • Requires a PHP server or Docker to run
  • Uploader access is limited to IP rules or a login and password
  • You host and maintain it yourself
  • Focused on sharing rather than continuous folder sync
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 October 2, 2026

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