Derpbox
The premium Open Source alternative to Dropbox
🎯 Best for:Users seeking a zero-dependency sync solution for Linux environments.
What is Derpbox?
A shell-based synchronization daemon that monitors file changes using inotify. It uses rsync over SSH to mirror directories without requiring a heavy background application.
Tech Stack
ShellFile Mgmt & Sharing
Why Derpbox?
- • Extremely low resource consumption
- • Uses standard SSH for security
- • No proprietary tracking
Limitations
- • Linux/Unix only
- • Manual configuration required
- • No GUI for status monitoring
2/4/2026
Last Update
4
Forks
0
Issues
Other
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Dropbox)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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