FileGator

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Overview

FileGator is a self-hosted web application for managing files and folders on local server storage or connected adapters. It supports multi-user access with permissions, roles, and home folders, enabling admins and users to perform operations like upload, download, copy, move, rename, create, delete, zip, unzip, and preview files. Typical uses include team file sharing, student uploads, field data management, cloud backups, CDN management, and as an FTP/SFTP alternative.¹²³

Key Features

Multi-user support - Admins and users with different access permissions, roles, and home folders.
Basic file operations - Copy, move, rename, edit, create, delete, preview, zip, unzip, download, upload.
Drag & drop upload - Supports progress bar, pause, resume, and chunked uploads for large files.
Bulk operations - Download, delete, move, or copy multiple files and folders at once.
Storage adapters - Local, FTP, Amazon S3, Dropbox, DO Spaces, Azure Blob via Flysystem.
File browser - Clean interface with folder navigation, previews, and search.
User management - Administrative panel for users, permissions, and role-based security.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Community	Free	Full open-source version with all features.

Platforms & Requirements

FileGator runs as a web application in any modern browser on self-hosted servers using PHP. It requires a server with PHP and supports deployment via Docker or direct file copy. No client-side platform limitations beyond browser compatibility.¹⁷⁸

Integrations & Ecosystem

Local storage
FTP
Amazon S3
Dropbox
DO Spaces
Azure Blob
Flysystem adapters

Alternatives

App	Difference
Nextcloud	Full-featured cloud platform with sync clients, calendar, and collaboration tools beyond basic file management.
FileBrowser	Simpler single-user focus without advanced multi-user roles and storage adapters.
Pydio Cells	Enterprise-oriented with stronger emphasis on sync, sharing links, and mobile apps.
ownCloud	Includes desktop/mobile sync and broader productivity apps compared to FileGator's manager focus.

Reputation

FileGator is regarded as a lightweight, reliable self-hosted file manager praised for ease of setup, multi-user support, and storage flexibility via adapters. Users value its simplicity and performance for basic sharing and management needs without bloat. Some note the basic UI lacks polish, and advanced features may require configuration tweaks.²³⁵

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