FileGator

Free and open source web file manager

About FileGator

FileGator is a free and open source web file manager that multiple users can use to upload, download, preview, edit, and organize files through a single-page browser interface. Administrators can manage users, roles, and permissions, control access to folders, and deploy the application quickly on their own server using PHP or Docker for private file sharing.

FileGator website preview

Live preview of filegator.io via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.

FileGator: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers file manager, self hosted, open source — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 879 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

FileGator pricing

Pricing model	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free access	Yes — fully free
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	filegator.io

FileGator key facts

Category: Utilities & Security
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: file manager, self hosted, open source
Official site: filegator.io

FileGator FAQ

How much does FileGator cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (filegator.io).

What is FileGator used for?

Free and open source web file manager Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: file manager, self hosted, open source.

Where can I try FileGator?

On its official site, filegator.io — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

FileGator vs alternatives

	FileGator	Filestash	AdGuard Home	AirTrail
Pricing	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas	file manager, self hosted, open source	file manager, self hosted, s3, webdav, open source	ad blocking, dns, privacy, self hosted, open source	flight tracking, self hosted, open source, maps
Official site	filegator.io	filestash.app	adguard.com	airtrail.johan.ohly.dk
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Listed

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the Utilities & Security category

Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 879 tools. Alongside FileGator, it includes Kodi, Sonarr, LanCache, OctoBot.

FreeUtilities & Securityfile-managerself-hostedopen-source

Alternatives to FileGator

Tools in the same Utilities & Security category that share focus areas with FileGator — worth comparing before you commit:

Utilities & Security

Filestash

Self-hosted client to browse and share data wherever it lives

Freefile-managerself-hosteds3webdav

Utilities & Security

AdGuard Home

Network-wide software for blocking ads and trackers

Freead-blockingdnsprivacyself-hosted

Utilities & Security

AirTrail

Open-source personal flight tracker for mapping your travel history

Freeflight-trackingself-hostedopen-sourcemaps

Utilities & Security

AliasVault

Password manager with built-in email aliases

Freepassword-manageremail-aliasself-hostedopen-source

Utilities & Security

Anchr

Open-source bookmarks manager, image upload and shortlink service

Freebookmarksurl-shortenerimage-uploadopen-source

Utilities & Security

Audiobookshelf

Self-hosted audiobook and podcast server for your library

Freeaudiobookspodcastsself-hostedmedia-server

More in Utilities & Security

Comparing tools in the Utilities & Security category? These related listings are worth a look: Kodi — Open source home theater software for all your media; Sonarr — PVR for Usenet and BitTorrent users that automates TV downloads; LanCache — LAN party game caching made easy with Docker containers.