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filen · v3.0.47 • auto-updates
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Desktop client for Filen.io
brew install --cask filen 42
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Install trend
Trust Score 9/10
✓ Open source (AGPL-3.0) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Filen is a desktop client offering zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage, ideal for users prioritizing privacy and secure file management.
Synchronizes files with Filen.io's cloud storage service.
Maturity: Actively maintained with regular updates and a substantial open-source community.
Community: Moderate Reddit presence with posts about sales and backup tips, though limited active discussion.
Pros
- + Zero-knowledge encryption ensures data privacy
- + Auto-updating keeps the app current
- + Useful for secure file backups and syncing
Cons
- - Limited community discussion
- - No self-hosting support mentioned
Community Mentions
reddit
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Jan 2025 Backup on Filen cloud
reddit
Nov 2024 Is it possible to selfhost Filen?
hackernews
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown