FileRise Self-hosted file manager
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Open source MIT core Drag-and-drop uploads & folders OnlyOffice integration FileRise Pro v1.4.0

Run your own file portal.
Fast, clean, and fully self-hosted.

FileRise is a modern web-based file manager: drag & drop folders, preview docs, images, and video, share links, and manage per-folder access — all on your own server.

This is the official website for FileRise, the self-hosted file manager at github.com/error311/FileRise

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FileRise core is free & MIT-licensed. Pro unlocks branding, user groups, client portals, and helps support development.

⚙️ Built for self-hosters and teams 🔐 Per-folder ACLs & WebDAV access 🧩 Optional OnlyOffice for doc editing ✨ Pro bundle: user groups, client upload portals, and storage explorer
New in FileRise Pro

Search Everywhere (ACL-aware)

Run one search across every folder you’re allowed to see. Pro v1.4.0 builds a lightweight index from your metadata, enforces ACLs on every result, and lets you jump straight to the file’s folder with the row pre-selected.

  • Works with existing folder permissions (read / read_own aware)
  • Fast, on-server JSON index—no external DB needed
  • Dark-mode modal with instant navigation and result highlighting
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Search Everywhere modal showing search results and navigation
Search Everywhere (Pro)

Core vs Pro

FileRise core stays free and MIT-licensed. FileRise Pro is a paid, closed-source add-on bundle that gives you extra polish and features for teams and client-facing setups. The commercial terms for Pro are included in LICENSE-Pro.txt inside the Pro bundle.

FileRise Core Free · MIT

  • Fast, modern web UI for managing files & folders
  • Drag-and-drop uploads and folder moves
  • Per-folder permissions (view / upload / edit / delete / share)
  • WebDAV access for drive mounts
  • OnlyOffice integration for docs, sheets and slides
  • Tagging, basic search, and multi-user support

FileRise Pro Paid add-on · v1.4.0

  • Custom header logo & instance-wide branding
  • Custom header colors for light & dark themes
  • User groups for folder access (group-based ACLs)
  • Client upload portals with optional info form & submissions log
  • Storage / disk usage explorer to find the biggest folders & files
  • License-based activation (no recurring server calls needed)
  • Helps fund ongoing FileRise development

What FileRise Pro adds today

On top of the free FileRise core, Pro v1.4.0 adds powerful access control and client-facing portals that plug directly into your existing folders.

User groups & ACLs

Define named groups (e.g., “Accounting”, “Clients A–M”), assign users to them, and grant folder access once per group instead of user-by-user. Group access is additive with each user’s own permissions.

FileRise Pro user groups management showing collapsible groups and members

Client upload portals

Create branded client portals that point to specific folders. Configure URLs, expiry dates, accent colors, per-portal logos, upload rules (size & file types), optional intake forms, and an optional thank-you screen after upload. Every portal has its own submissions log and CSV export.

Client portal with legal intake template and upload rules configuration Client portal upload rules, thank you screen, logo upload and intake form header Client portal intake form body with submissions list and CSV export button Admin view of multiple collapsed client portals in FileRise Pro

What your clients see

Clients get a clean, focused experience: a simple login screen branded with your logo and colors, then a streamlined upload page with your intake fields, upload rules, and optional thank-you message. No exposure to your main FileRise UI.

Client-facing login screen for a FileRise portal Client-facing portal upload page with optional intake form and file list

Storage explorer / disk usage

Scan your FileRise uploads and get an ncdu-style view in the admin panel: top folders by size, largest files, and one-click cleanup actions directly from the UI.

FileRise Pro storage explorer showing disk usage by folder and largest files

Audit logs & activity history

Track file and folder activity across your instance: uploads, downloads, renames, deletes, and share events. Admins get a full log viewer with filters and CSV export, plus per-folder export for managers.

FileRise Pro audit logs table with filters and CSV export

Pro roadmap

These are features being explored for future FileRise Pro releases. Roadmap is not a legal promise, but a rough guide of where Pro is heading.

FAQ

Is FileRise core really free?
Yes. The main FileRise app is open-source and MIT-licensed on GitHub. You can run it on your own server, fork it, or customize it.
What does my FileRise Pro purchase include?
A license key and a Pro bundle ZIP with closed-source add-ons (for example, branding and Pro-only endpoints). You can use these on your own server according to the FileRise Pro license.
Is FileRise Pro open source?
No. FileRise core is open-source and MIT-licensed, but FileRise Pro is a closed-source, commercial add-on bundle. Your purchase gives you a license to run the Pro add-ons on your own servers, but you may not redistribute the Pro source code or share the bundle publicly. The detailed terms are in LICENSE-Pro.txt inside the Pro ZIP.
Do I need internet access for FileRise Pro to keep working?
No. Your license is validated locally using a signed key. After activation, FileRise Pro does not need to talk back to filerise.net to keep working.
Can I still use FileRise without Pro?
Absolutely. Pro is optional. The core app remains fully usable without any Pro features enabled.
Where do I get help?
If you run into issues with FileRise or FileRise Pro, you can: open a GitHub issue on the FileRise repo, or join the Discord server (link in the header) and ask in the support channel.