Puter
Web-based cloud OS with file storage, apps, and remote desktop in the browser
Overview
Puter is a self-hosted web operating system that provides a full desktop environment accessible via any browser. It includes a cloud file system, a built-in app platform (text editor, code editor, terminal, games), and APIs that allow developers to build web apps on top of the Puter platform. The system is designed to be highly extensible and fast, with a Node.js backend and a React-based frontend. It can replace cloud storage and lightweight SaaS tools for personal or team use.
Where it falls short of Google Drive
- Self-hosted setup is more complex than advertised; production hardening requires significant effort
- No native desktop sync client; all access is browser-based
- Third-party app ecosystem is nascent and lacks the breadth of Google Workspace or Office 365
- Enterprise features (SSO, audit logs, compliance) are not yet available in the self-hosted version
We list the gaps honestly so you can decide if the trade-off is worth owning your data.
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