PersonalDrive is a personal cloud storage tool for keeping files on a user’s own infrastructure. Its page describes it as private file storage with the line “Your files. Your server,” and presents it as a way to own and manage data without subscriptions or surveillance.
The service includes file sharing with password protection, expiration dates, custom share URLs, and a share control panel. It also supports media playback and slideshows, including inline viewing of images and videos, previewing text and PDF files, and keyboard navigation shortcuts. For file management, it offers indexed quick search, moving files between folders, uploading multiple files and folders, and downloading and deleting items.
PersonalDrive also provides list and tile view layouts, sorting by size, type, or name, and breadcrumb navigation. Editing and creation features include in-browser text file editing, creating new files on the fly, and Markdown support. Additional functions listed on the site are duplicate detection on upload, drag-and-drop uploads, and dynamic thumbnail generation. The page also says it is 100% private, runs on the user’s own infrastructure, and is available through a live demo and on GitHub. It is released under the Apache License.
In the File storage & sync space, PersonalDrive takes a focused approach. It focuses on managing and sharing personal files securely without relying on third-party cloud providers. PersonalDrive is an open-source project aimed at privacy-conscious individuals and self-hosting enthusiasts. The project is open source (Apache-2.0). PersonalDrive is available on the web, and it can be self-hosted.
It is developed by PersonalDrive, and the product first shipped in 2024. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 352 stars and 44 commits in the last 90 days. Among its 12 catalogued features are file sharing, password protection, and expiration dates.
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