12 applications in this category
File Management
This category groups file management and sharing software: alternatives to external cloud services that you can host yourself, with full control over your data.
See applications ↓When does this category make sense?
This kind of software makes sense when you want to share and sync files with your team or clients without relying on a third-party service.
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File Management applications
| Application | Needs a database? | Size | Recommended for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arfooo | — | 7.44 MB | Projects building a themed web directory (links, businesses, jobs) with good SEO structure. |
| eXtplorer | No | 6.20 MB | Those who need to manage hosting files occasionally without installing an FTP client, with a lightweight, database-free tool. |
| FileRun | Yes | — | Professionals and businesses that want a private file cloud with a polished interface and full control over where their data is stored. |
| LetoDMS | Yes | 17.81 MB | Organizations that need document management with detailed access control, in a lighter install than SeedDMS. |
| Monsta FTP | No | 11.11 MB | Those who need an FTP/SFTP client accessible from any browser, with no desktop software to install and no database to configure. |
| net2ftp | — | 21.39 MB | Users who need to access an FTP server from restrictive networks (corporate firewalls) or machines where they can't install software. |
| Nextcloud | Yes | 1.520 MB | Businesses looking for a complete, self-hosted alternative to Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 for files, documents and video calls, with data under their control. |
| OpenDocMan | Yes | 11.49 MB | Labs, certification bodies or businesses that need to meet quality standards like ISO 17025 in their document management. |
| ownCloud | Yes | 223.03 MB | Teams and businesses that want their own file cloud with full control over the data, instead of relying on an external third-party service. |
| ProjectSend | Yes | 76.97 MB | Agencies, freelancers or teams that regularly share deliverables with external clients and want full control over who accesses each file. |
| Pydio | — | 146.97 MB | Organizations that already have existing file systems or directories (FTP, LDAP, SMB) and want a cloud access layer on top of them. |
| SeedDMS | Yes | 414.07 MB | Businesses that need a serious document management system, with version control and approval workflows, not just a shared folder. |
Arfooo
A web directory script with unlimited categories, custom fields and SEO optimization.
See full guide →eXtplorer
A lightweight, database-free web file manager for managing your hosting space without FTP.
See full guide →FileRun
Private file cloud with a polished interface: share, sync and organise documents from your own hosting.
See full guide →LetoDMS
A document management system with version control, ACL and browser-based document viewing.
See full guide →Monsta FTP
A web-based FTP/SFTP file manager, with no database, a code editor and ZIP downloads.
See full guide →net2ftp
A web FTP client built for accessing FTP servers from restrictive firewalls or internet cafes.
See full guide →Nextcloud
The most complete self-hosted Google Drive alternative, with collaborative editing, video calls and built-in antivirus.
See full guide →OpenDocMan
Document management built to meet ISO 17025 standards, with check-in/check-out and file expiration.
See full guide →ownCloud
Your own cloud storage platform, with sync, secure sharing and data encryption.
See full guide →ProjectSend
A platform for privately sharing files with clients, with two-way uploads and activity logging.
See full guide →Pydio
A cloud file manager compatible with FTP, SQL, LDAP, WebDAV and SMB, with its own mobile apps.
See full guide →SeedDMS
A mature document management system with version control, indexed search and customizable workflows.
See full guide →Frequently asked questions about file management
Does Nextcloud replace Google Drive or Dropbox?
It covers similar file sync and sharing functions, with the difference that the data is hosted on your own hosting, not on third-party servers.
How much storage do I need for my own file manager?
It depends on the volume of files you'll store. miHosting's professional shared hosting includes NVMe storage designed for active use by sites and applications.
Install any of these applications today
All of them are available from minute one on miHosting's professional shared hosting, with Softaculous, PHP and databases already configured.