AList vs Storj (Uplink / Storj Node)
| Tagline | File list program supporting multiple storages, with WebDAV and web UI | Decentralized, end-to-end encrypted cloud object storage network |
| Category | File Storage & Sync | File Storage & Sync |
| Replaces | Google Drive, Dropbox | Dropbox, Google Drive, Box |
| GitHub stars | 50k | 8k |
| Language | Go | Go |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Self-host difficulty | 2/5 Easy | 4/5 Involved |
| Deploy options | Docker Manual | Docker Manual |
| Managed hosting | ||
| Last updated | 22 days ago | 1 month ago |
| View repo | View repo |
Where each falls short
The honest trade-offs — what you give up with each, versus the proprietary tools they replace.
AList
- Primarily a read/list and aggregation layer; not a true two-way sync engine like Dropbox
- No native desktop/mobile sync clients (relies on WebDAV)
- Limited collaboration, versioning, and team permission features
- Documentation is partly Chinese-first and can lag for some backends
Storj (Uplink / Storj Node)
- Running a private satellite requires significant operational infrastructure
- Native web UI for end-users is minimal; mostly developer-focused tools
- Token/payment complexity for node operators on the public network
Bottom line
Choose AList if you want the lower-effort setup; choose AList for the larger community and ecosystem. AList has seen more recent development. Open each guide below for deploy steps and the full feature gap.
Storj (Uplink / Storj Node)
Decentralized, end-to-end encrypted cloud object storage network