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Filestash vs Monsta FTP: catalog facts
Filestash	Monsta FTP
Freemium The open-source edition is free. An enterprise edition is paid.	Freemium Free to use, with paid Business and Host editions for extra features.
Linux, Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
One web interface over a long list of storage back ends Stores nothing itself; it is a client in front of your existing storage	Manage FTP and SFTP servers from any browser Responsive interface that works on phones and tablets
Some features and back ends need the paid enterprise edition A single instance with broad credentials is a sensitive target	File editing and zip extraction need a paid edition Requires a web server to host it
Self-hosted, Web application	Self-hosted
Open source	Closed source
License: AGPL-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	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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