Free, open-source alternatives to WeTransfer
Send large files by link. 8 apps you can run yourself instead of WeTransfer, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
Pingvin Share XBest match
File sharing platform with support for logins, reverse shares, share expiry, S3 Buckets, advanced authentication, ClamAV for security scans and more (fork of Pingvin Share).
PsiTransfer
Simple file sharing solution with robust up-/download-resume and password protection.
Gokapi
Lightweight server to share files, which expire after a set amount of downloads or days. Similar to the discontinued Firefox Send, with the difference that only the admin is allowed to upload files.
Plik
Scalable and friendly temporary file upload system.
ProjectSend
Upload files and assign them to specific clients you create. Give access to those files to your clients.
PicoShare
Minimalist, easy-to-host service for sharing images and other files.
Sharry
Share files easily over the internet between authenticated and anonymous users (both ways) with resumable up- and downloads.
Jirafeau
One-click-fileshare project. Select your file, upload, and share a link. That's it.
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pingvin Share X | 503 | BSD-2-Clause | Docker, Node.js | |
| PsiTransfer | 1,960 | BSD-2-Clause | Node.js | |
| Gokapi | 2,903 | GPL-3.0 | Go, Docker | |
| Plik | 1,824 | MIT | Go, Docker | |
| ProjectSend | 2,029 | GPL-2.0 | PHP | |
| PicoShare | 3,060 | AGPL-3.0 | Go, Docker | |
| Sharry | 1,354 | GPL-3.0 | Scala, Java, Debian packages | |
| Jirafeau | 35 | AGPL-3.0 | PHP, Docker |
Why replace WeTransfer?
WeTransfer works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to WeTransfer?
Pingvin Share X is the closest open-source replacement for WeTransfer in our list. PsiTransfer and Gokapi are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to WeTransfer?
Yes. All 8 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.