TCloud review
A free, open-source file manager for personal self-hosting, with Telegram-backed storage.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
TCloud is an open-source web app for running a personal file cloud on hardware you control. Its browser-based manager handles folders, previews, search, starred files, and sharing, while a private Telegram channel stores file chunks. The feature set is aimed at personal users and small groups who want to self-host a straightforward file manager rather than a collaborative editing suite. It can run on a server, VPS, Raspberry Pi, NAS, or another Node.js-capable machine, and is described as installable as a PWA on phone and desktop.
The free plan includes unlimited storage through a private Telegram channel, sharing links, multiple users and roles, a Telegram drop-box, two-factor authentication, and AES-256 file encryption. Sharing controls include optional passwords and expiry, plus view-only and upload-only folders. Administrators can configure quotas and permissions, and optional AES-256-GCM encryption can be applied to file chunks before upload. Encrypted exports and automatic database snapshots add backup options. These controls give a self-hosted owner practical ways to manage access, but Telegram is central to the storage model and is the only listed integration.
TCloud fits people comfortable operating their own Node.js-capable host who want a free personal cloud with user controls and Telegram intake. Automatic updates from GitHub Releases reduce some ongoing maintenance, while documentation, community support, and email are listed support channels. It is less suited to teams that need collaborative editing or want storage independent of Telegram. Its platform list includes web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, but the documentation describes PWA installation rather than separate native sync clients; buyers seeking a dedicated sync-client ecosystem should consider alternatives.
TCloud pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Organizes, searches, previews, and shares files in a browser-based manager
- Supports multiple users, roles, quotas, and two-factor login
- Can encrypt file chunks and create encrypted exports and database snapshots
- Where it doesn't
- File storage depends on a private Telegram channel
- Telegram is the only listed integration
- Does not include collaborative editing
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