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Tahoe-LAFSgit-annex
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free to use.

Linux, Self-hosted, Command line Linux, Command line
  • Data stays readable even when some servers fail
  • Servers cannot read the files they store
  • Tracks where every file's content lives, including offline drives
  • Checksums and encryption for stored data
  • Requires running and maintaining several storage nodes
  • Setup is aimed at technically experienced users
  • Steep learning curve for people new to git
  • Main interface is the command line
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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