Open Source Storage Solutions
A curated collection of the best open source systems for storing digital data, from object stores and network file shares to sync tools and backup targets you run on your own hardware.
Self-hosted photo and video backup for your own server
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113,446Last commit
1 day agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Back up, organize, search, and browse your personal photo and video library on your own server, with no third-party cloud access.
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A full desktop environment that runs in your browser
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43,397Last commit
22 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Puter is a cloud-based desktop OS you run in the browser, with built-in apps, file storage, and support for hosting web apps and sites.
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Effortlessly organize your digital documents
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44,859Last commit
1 day agoLicense
GPL-3.0
A powerful open-source solution for managing, organizing, and searching your digital documents with ease and efficiency.
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Your personal distributed filesystem
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38,908Last commit
1 month agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
A cross-platform file manager that unifies your devices into a seamless, organized digital workspace.
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Secure cloud collaboration platform for organizations
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36,720Last commit
21 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Nextcloud offers on-premises file sync, sharing and collaboration platform with advanced security and privacy features.
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Secure, private photo storage and sharing solution
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28,661Last commit
21 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage for photos and videos, offering privacy, security, and seamless cross-device syncing.
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High-performance object storage designed for AI workloads
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61,373Last commit
4 months agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Open source S3-compatible object storage optimized for cloud-native and AI applications, delivering unmatched performance and scalability
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Scalable open-source distributed storage system
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17,005Last commit
1 day agoLicense
Unknown
Ceph provides unified object, block, and file storage from a single cluster built on commodity hardware.
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Unified file management for your enterprise storage
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14,592Last commit
2 days agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Filestash is an open-source file manager that integrates with multiple storage backends, authentication systems, and offers customization options.
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Lightweight distributed storage for self-hosting
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4,455Last commit
3 days agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Self-contained distributed object storage with S3 API compatibility. Runs on minimal hardware, replicates data across 3 zones for maximum resilience.
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Secure, decentralized cloud storage for your data
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3,277Last commit
1 day agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Storj offers a distributed cloud storage platform with enhanced security, global performance, and significant cost savings compared to traditional providers.
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Enterprise file sync, share, and collaboration platform
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2,111Last commit
1 day agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Self-hostable file platform for enterprises needing data sovereignty, real-time document collaboration, and compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations.
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Secure self-hosted cloud storage with end-to-end encryption
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1,466Last commit
8 days agoLicense
Unknown
Lightweight, self-hosted cloud storage built with Rust and Vue.js. Features end-to-end encryption, file sharing, search capabilities, and Docker deployment.
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Your secure French personal cloud for complete data control
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1,270Last commit
2 days agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Open-source personal cloud that automatically gathers all your data from third-party services. French-hosted with privacy-first design, no ads, and seamless device sync.
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Secure open source file storage with end-to-end encryption
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981Last commit
1 day agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Open source encrypted data storage solution offering secure file sharing, collaboration tools, and on-premises deployment for professional teams.
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S3-compatible object storage built with Swift
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524Last commit
3 days agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Self-hostable, Apache 2.0-licensed object storage with S3 compatibility, a built-in web console, and horizontal scaling from single node to sharded cluster.
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Bring your own cloud storage, managed in one place
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371Last commit
10 months agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Firefiles turns S3 buckets and other cloud backends into a unified file manager with browser-based previews, multi-drive support, and a clean light/dark interface.
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AWS-compatible cloud APIs on infrastructure you control
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151Last commit
1 day agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Spinifex recreates EC2, S3, EBS, VPC, IAM, and more on your own hardware, so AWS-built software runs unchanged without touching a hyperscaler.
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