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copyparty vs Files
copyparty has 46,729 GitHub stars, 1,905 forks, 252 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Files has 45,518 stars, 2,918 forks, 458 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. copyparty leads on adoption by 3% (46,729 vs 45,518 stars). copyparty is written in Python under MIT; Files is written in C# under MIT. copyparty has attracted 4% as many forks as stars, Files 6%. copyparty was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| copyparty | Files | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 47K | ★ 46K |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Written in | Python | C# |
| Last push | 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-17 |
| Forks | ⑂ 1.9K | ⑂ 2.9K |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick copyparty if
- You weight community size — 47K stars and counting
- You want the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches Python
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick Files if
- You want the Files feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches C#
- You evaluated both and Files fits your workflow better
About copyparty
copyparty is a portable file server that turns almost any device into a file server with resumable uploads and downloads through any web browser, built for self hosters, homelab operators, NAS owners and anyone who wants to share files directly from their own hardware.
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About Files
Files is a modern, MIT licensed file manager for Windows, written in C and maintained by an open source community, for Windows users who want a customizable, actively developed alternative for organising files and folders.
read the full Files overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is copyparty or Files more popular?
copyparty has 46,729 GitHub stars and Files has 45,518. copyparty has the larger community by that measure.
Are copyparty and Files free?
Both are open source. copyparty is licensed under MIT and Files under MIT. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between copyparty and Files?
copyparty is written in Python and Files in C#. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, copyparty or Files?
Choose copyparty if you want the larger community (46,729 stars) or its MIT licence terms. Choose Files if its feature set, stack or MIT licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.