Open Source Alternatives to WeTransfer
A file transfer service that enables users to send large files quickly through a web interface, offering simple upload and download functionality without requiring account creation.
Whether you want to cut software costs or escape vendor lock-in, these open source alternatives to WeTransfer give you an option you fully own. Run them on your own server or desktop, so your data stays under your control. This page lists 10 open source alternatives to WeTransfer. The most popular are PairDrop, alt-sendme and OnionShare. Most use the GPL-3.0 or AGPL-3.0 license, and 8 offer an official Docker image.
PairDrop
Transfer files and text between devices on local networks or over the internet using peer to peer technology.
alt-sendme
Transfer files and folders directly between devices using peer to peer networking without cloud storage.
OnionShare
Securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with others using the Tor network.
Gokapi
Self-hosted file sharing service with automatic expiration, end-to-end encryption, and S3 compatible cloud storage support.
ProjectSend
A self-hosted client portal for sharing files privately with clients, partners, and teams on your own server.
PsiTransfer
Self-hosted file sharing solution for transferring large files and text snippets without requiring user accounts.
Plik
A self-hosted temporary file upload system featuring end-to-end encryption and multiple storage backend options.
Sharry
Self-hosted web application for uploading files and generating shareable links with optional expiration and passwords.
Uguu
A lightweight temporary file hosting and sharing platform supporting drag and drop and API uploads.
Quickshare
A self-hosted file sharing server for transferring files and folders between different devices via browser.
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