FileRise review
A self-hosted file portal with broad storage options and a free open-source core.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
FileRise is a self-hosted web file manager for individuals and teams who want to manage and share files on their own infrastructure. Its free MIT-licensed core includes resumable uploads, file and folder operations, browser previews for images, video, audio, and PDFs, plus an inline text and code editor. Per-folder access controls, share links, WebDAV, and an OpenAPI API make it usable as a browser-based file portal rather than a general-purpose sync service. It does not require an external database.
Storage flexibility is a notable fit for users managing files across existing systems. Integrations include S3-compatible storage, SMB/CIFS, SFTP, FTP, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox, alongside WebDAV. Optional folder-level encryption at rest adds a storage control, while optional ONLYOFFICE document editing requires a self-hosted ONLYOFFICE Document Server. The product also lists ClamAV and FFmpeg integrations. This breadth suits self-hosters who want a web interface over multiple sources; buyers looking primarily for file versioning or desktop and mobile sync clients should consider alternatives, since versioning is a roadmap item and official sync apps are not verified.
The open-source core is free. The paid Pro add-on adds client portals, group-based permissions, audit logs, automation, additional storage sources, and an optional AI workspace. According to the vendor's pricing page, Personal costs $49.99 as a one-time purchase and includes one instance, non-commercial individual use, and 12 months of updates and standard support. Business costs $119.99 as a one-time purchase, includes commercial or client-facing use, and provides 12 months of updates and priority support. The pricing page describes one-time prices, not monthly subscriptions. FileRise is a stronger fit for people comfortable operating self-hosted software than for buyers seeking a conventional hosted service or a mature sync-and-versioning workflow.
FileRise pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Resumable multi-file and folder uploads, previews, and batch file operations
- Per-folder access controls, share links, WebDAV, and an OpenAPI API
- Connects to S3-compatible, SMB/CIFS, SFTP, FTP, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox
- Where it doesn't
- File versioning is a roadmap item, not a current feature
- No officially supported desktop or mobile sync client apps are verified
- Pro prices are one-time purchases, which may complicate budgeting
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