Pingvin Share X
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).
- GitHub stars
- 503
- License
- BSD-2-Clause
- Latest release
- v2.0.0
3 October 2026 - Last commit
- 11 October 2026
- Runs on
- Docker, Node.js
Commits per month, last 12 months
189 commits
Replaces
Paid products Pingvin Share X can stand in for.
How to self-host Pingvin Share X
Pingvin Share X runs on Docker and Node.js. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Pingvin Share X free?
Yes. Pingvin Share X is open source under the BSD-2-Clause license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Pingvin Share X?
Yes. Pingvin Share X runs on Docker and Node.js. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Pingvin Share X replace?
People use Pingvin Share X instead of WeTransfer.
Is Pingvin Share X still maintained?
The last change to Pingvin Share X's code was on 11 October 2026, with 189 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
App data from awesome-selfhosted (CC BY-SA 3.0), stars and activity from GitHub.