FileGator vs Zipline
Both FileGator and Zipline are self-hosted alternatives to MediaFire and WeTransfer.
Side by side
| Field | FileGator | Zipline |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Powerful multi-user file manager with a single page front-end. | Lightweight, fast and reliable file sharing server that is commonly used with ShareX, offering a react-based Web UI and fast API. |
| GitHub stars | 3,084 | 3,482 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Platforms | PHP, Docker | Docker, Nodejs |
| Latest release | v7.16.8, 21 October 2026 | v4.8.2, 25 October 2026 |
| Repository activity | 27 October 2026 | 27 October 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | File Transfer - Web-based File Managers | File Transfer - Single-click & Drag-n-drop Upload |
| Website | https://filegator.io/ | https://github.com/diced/zipline |
| Source code | https://github.com/filegator/filegator | https://github.com/diced/zipline |
Where the records differ
Computed from the two records above: a line appears only where the dataset states a figure, a date or a set relation, and no line recommends one application over the other.
- Zipline has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 3,482 against 3,084.
- Both repositories last recorded activity on 27 October 2026.
- Zipline has the newer release on record: v4.8.2, 25 October 2026, against v7.16.8, 21 October 2026.
- Both are listed under the same license: MIT.
- Platforms differ: FileGator lists PHP, Docker; Zipline lists Docker, Nodejs.
- FileGator is filed under File Transfer - Web-based File Managers; Zipline is filed under File Transfer - Single-click & Drag-n-drop Upload.