About Filestash
Filestash is an open-source, self-hosted web file manager that provides a unified interface for managing files across 20+ storage backends including SFTP, S3, FTP, WebDAV, SMB, Google Drive, and Dropbox. It lets users browse, upload, download, edit, and share files through an intuitive web UI without migrating data from existing infrastructure.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Connects to 20+ storage backends through a single interface
- Truly self-hosted with no vendor lock-in or data migration required
- Open-source transparency with AGPLv3 license
- Clean, intuitive web interface that non-technical users can navigate easily
- Strong enterprise auth with LDAP, SAML, and OIDC integration
- Lightweight and fast — written in Go with minimal resource requirements
Cons
- Enterprise pricing is steep at $750/month minimum
- Self-hosting burden — users responsible for security, backups, and maintenance
- Small community compared to alternatives like Nextcloud
- Lacks complex approval workflow features of enterprise CMS systems
Key Features
Universal Storage Connectors
Connects to 20+ backends: S3, SFTP, FTP, WebDAV, SMB, IPFS, Google Drive, Dropbox, and more
Web-Based File Management
Browse, upload, download, create, move, rename, and delete files via drag-and-drop web interface
File Sharing
Create shareable links for files and folders with password protection and expiration controls
In-Browser Preview & Editing
Preview images, play music, stream video, and edit documents directly in the browser
Enterprise SSO Integration
Supports LDAP, SAML, and OIDC for corporate single sign-on and role-based access control
Plugin-Driven Architecture
Extensible through plugins for deep customization of functionality
Full-Text Search
Search across file contents, not just filenames, for fast retrieval
Video Transcoding
On-demand video transcoding and Chromecast support for media playback
Pricing
- Self-hosted
- AGPLv3 license
- Community support
- All standard storage connectors
- Fully deployed solution
- All plugins from catalog
- SSO integration
- Priority support
- Managed hosting option
Best For
Unified Storage Portal
Single web-based entry point for teams to access files across multiple storage systems without separate clients
Secure SFTP/S3 Web Frontend
Replace desktop SFTP/S3 clients with a modern web interface for remote workers and collaborators
Enterprise File Sharing with SSO
Deploy a branded, self-hosted file sharing platform integrated with corporate identity providers
Dropbox/Google Drive Replacement
Organizations seeking data sovereignty can replace cloud storage with a self-hosted alternative
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