FileBrowser Quantum vs SafeBucket

Comparing two open source alternatives to Dropbox and Google Drive. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

FileBrowser Quantum

Apache-2.0

A fast, self-hosted web file manager with multi-source browsing, granular permissions, and WebDAV access to your own storage.

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SafeBucket

Apache-2.0

Self-hosted file sharing platform with direct S3 uploads, SSO, and role-based access control.

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Side-by-side comparison

	FileBrowser Quantum	SafeBucket
License	Apache-2.0	Apache-2.0
Self-hostable	Yes	Yes
GitHub Stars	8,689	966
Forks	473	42
Open Issues	186	39
Last Commit	Oct 12, 2026	Oct 11, 2026
First Released	Jun 11, 2023	Oct 4, 2024
Categories	Cloud Storage	Cloud Storage
Tags	#cloud storage #file storage #self hosted #webdav #file-manager	#file sharing #cloud storage #self hosted #sso #collaboration

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