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Filestash

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

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About Filestash

Filestash is a self-hosted web file manager that lets you browse, organize and share files across FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Git, S3, Minio, Dropbox and Google Drive through one interface. It adds gateways exposing data over standard protocols, a workflow engine, over 150 plugins, SSO integration and granular authorization. It suits teams that want a single, malleable front end over scattered existing storage.

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Homepage preview of Filestash

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Filestash: strengths & things to check

Strengths

  • Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
  • Covers file manager, self hosted, s3, webdav, 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.

Filestash pricing

Pricing modelFree — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free accessYes — fully free
Current plan pricesListed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official sitefilestash.app

Filestash key facts

Filestash FAQ

How much does Filestash 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 (filestash.app).

What is Filestash used for?

Self-hosted client to browse and share data wherever it lives Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: file manager, self hosted, s3, webdav, open source.

Where can I try Filestash?

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

Filestash vs alternatives

FilestashFileGatorSafebucketAdGuard Home
PricingFree — 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 areasfile manager, self hosted, s3, webdav, open sourcefile manager, self hosted, open sourcefile sharing, s3, self hosted, open source, ssoad blocking, dns, privacy, self hosted, open source
Official sitefilestash.appfilegator.iodocs.safebucket.ioadguard.com
Directory statusListedListedListedListed

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 Filestash, it includes Crafty Controller, GameAP, LinuxGSM, PufferPanel.

FreeUtilities & Securityfile-managerself-hosteds3webdavopen-source

Alternatives to Filestash

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

FUtilities & Security

Free and open source web file manager

Freefile-managerself-hostedopen-source
SUtilities & Security

Open-source file sharing where files never touch your server

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AUtilities & Security

Network-wide software for blocking ads and trackers

Freead-blockingdnsprivacyself-hosted
AUtilities & Security

Open-source personal flight tracker for mapping your travel history

Freeflight-trackingself-hostedopen-sourcemaps
AUtilities & Security

Password manager with built-in email aliases

Freepassword-manageremail-aliasself-hostedopen-source
AUtilities & Security

Open-source bookmarks manager, image upload and shortlink service

Freebookmarksurl-shortenerimage-uploadopen-source

More in Utilities & Security

Comparing tools in the Utilities & Security category? These related listings are worth a look: Crafty Controller — Free, open-source Minecraft server launcher and management panel; GameAP — Free open-source game server management panel for Windows and Linux; LinuxGSM — Command-line tool for deploying and managing Linux game servers.

CUtilities & Security

Free, open-source Minecraft server launcher and management panel

Freeminecraftgame-serveradmin-panelself-hosted
GUtilities & Security

Free open-source game server management panel for Windows and Linux

Freegame-serveradmin-panelopen-sourceself-hosted
LUtilities & Security

Command-line tool for deploying and managing Linux game servers

Freegame-serverclilinuxopen-source
PUtilities & Security

Open-source game server management panel, easy to use and install

Freegame-serveradmin-panelminecraftopen-source
MUtilities & Security

Free personal health record that unifies your patient portal data

Freehealth-recordsprivacyoffline-firstself-hosted
DUtilities & Security

Private location history timeline, an open-source Google Timeline alternative

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