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CasaDrop vs ExaVault
Both stand on file transfer services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
CasaDrop combines file and folder sharing with controlled upload collection and user-management options. Keep backups before upgrades, since downgrading across a database schema change is unsupported.
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Free plan Self-hostedWeb
ExaVault is a self-hosted option for teams that need file transfer in infrastructure they control. Its appliance remains maintained, but buyers must account for the 50-user free limit, hardware requirements, and responsibility for compliance and at-rest encryption.
Visit ExaVaultThe facts
| CasaDrop | ExaVault | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Paid: $99 per user a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | ExaVault |
| Website | github.com | exavault.com |
| On file transfer services | #16 of 105 | #12 of 105 |
CasaDrop: what it does well
- Share links support passwords, expiry, limits, and QR codes
- Uploads can reach 100 GB when configured
- Uploads can resume after reloads or server restarts
- Includes API, metrics, health probes, and activity logs
What to know first
- Default maximum uncompressed folder ZIP budget is 10 GB
- Downgrading across a schema change is unsupported
- Deployment is self-hosted
ExaVault: what it does well
- Supports FTP, SFTP, FTPS, and WebDAV.
- Includes user controls, folder permissions, and share links.
- Free edition has no expiration and supports up to 50 accounts.
- Offers SAML, SCIM, Active Directory, and LDAP.
- Available through major cloud marketplaces and VMware vSphere.
What to know first
- ExaVault Cloud has been sunset.
- API access is not available.
- ARM processors are unsupported.
- Encryption at rest depends on the customer's VM environment.
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