Firefiles
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.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/faisalsayed10/firefiles or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Dropbox.
Replaces 4 paid apps
up to $100/mo ($1,200/yr) in subscriptions
Firefiles FAQ
Common questions
Is Firefiles free and open source?+
Firefiles is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. 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.
What paid software does Firefiles replace?+
Firefiles serves as a free replacement for 4 paid SaaS applications: Dropbox, Mega, Microsoft OneDrive, Tresorit, saving up to $100/month ($1,200/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Firefiles?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/faisalsayed10/firefiles or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Firefiles?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Dropbox.