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The original was posted on /r/selfhosted by /u/V0dros on 2025-06-24 21:37:04+00:00.
I really like the file over app philosophy of Obsidian. I’m looking for self-hosted software that follows the same philosophy to replace Google Drive. I want to keep full control of my files. I don’t want S3 object proprietary storage, even if it means reduced performance as I don’t intend on hosting that many files. Having Syncthing handle the syncing seems like a good solution, but what’s missing is the UI on top to interact with the files. I basically need to be able to search for files and read their content. Bonus points if it: 1. allows editing files (docs, spreadsheets, etc.) 2. has an Android/iOS app. 3. implements hierarchical tagging.
Alternatives I’ve considered:
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Nextcloud: too clunky/slow for my liking
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Seafile:
S3objectproprietary storage -
DEVONthink: MacOS only
Please share your suggestions!
EDIT: S3 -> object storage
EDIT 2: object storage-> proprietary storage
To clarify, proprietary storage technology goes against the file over app philosophy I mentioned in my post. I understand the need for such technology for its performance benefits, but that’s more relevant in enterprise settings or for power users that need to handle large volumes of data. For personal use, I think it’s ok to trade off a little performance against data ownership.