How to Build Your Own Koofr
Replace Koofr with a custom build. One storage for all
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 38 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 38 features
File Management(11 features)
Find and remove duplicate files within Koofr account
Identify and manage empty folders in your storage
Recover deleted files within 30 days (7 days on free plan)
Organize files with custom labels for better organization
Recover accidentally deleted files up to 30 days after deletion without using storage space
+6 more in this category
Integration(7 features)
Save to Koofr browser extension/add-on for quick file saving
Connect external cloud storage accounts (Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive) for unified management
Use Meta's official transfer tool to export Facebook photos and videos to Koofr
Use Meta's official transfer tool to export Instagram photos and videos to Koofr
Access Koofr storage using Rclone for advanced command-line operations
+2 more in this category
Security(7 features)
Each file stored in at least three separate secure locations
Data encrypted and stored across secure, EU-based, ISO 27001 certified data centers in Germany
Client-side encrypted cloud storage for storing the most sensitive files with zero-knowledge encryption
Create encrypted safe boxes within Vault for organizing sensitive files
Use physical passkeys with biometrics (fingerprint or face ID) or device PIN for account protection
+2 more in this category
Sharing(5 features)
Generous daily transfer limits for public file sharing (50GB free, up to 4TB+ on premium tiers)
Share files privately with other Koofr users
Create permanent or time-limited public links for sharing files with non-Koofr users
Create unlimited public receive links for anyone to upload files to your account
Share files with secure, expiring links or permission-based sharing with other users
Accessibility(2 features)
Access cloud storage through any web browser without software installation
Access cloud storage across web browser, desktop apps (Windows, Mac, Linux), and mobile apps (iOS, Android, Huawei)
Collaboration(2 features)
Create, edit, and collaborate on Microsoft Office documents online
Create, view, edit files online and collaborate in real-time using Office for the web integration
Backup(1 features)
Automatically backup all photos, videos, and media files from mobile devices (iOS, Android, Huawei)
Compliance(1 features)
Fully compliant with European data protection and privacy regulations (GDPR)
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 38 features at easy complexity.