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PeergosTahoe-LAFS
Freemium

The software is open source and self-hostable. Hosted storage plans are paid.

 Free

Free and open source.

Web, Self-hosted Linux, Self-hosted, Command line
  • Sharing metadata is protected, not only file contents
  • Self-hostable, with a hosted option for people who do not want to run it
  • Data stays readable even when some servers fail
  • Servers cannot read the files they store
  • Small project, so the ecosystem and client polish trail bigger options
  • Performance is modest compared with conventional sync tools
  • Requires running and maintaining several storage nodes
  • Setup is aimed at technically experienced users
Self-hosted, Web application Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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