PrivyDrop

Simple and user-friendly, breakpoint-resumable peer-to-peer text, image, and file transfer tool based on WebRTC.

GitHub stars
142
License
MIT
Latest release
v1.3.0
8 June 2026
Last commit
18 September 2026
Runs on
Docker, Node.js

Commits per month, last 12 months

139 commits

How to self-host PrivyDrop

PrivyDrop 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.

  1. Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
  2. Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
  3. Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
  4. Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is PrivyDrop free?

Yes. PrivyDrop is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host PrivyDrop?

Yes. PrivyDrop runs on Docker and Node.js. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

Is PrivyDrop still maintained?

The last change to PrivyDrop's code was on 18 September 2026, with 139 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

File Transfer - Peer-to-peer Filesharing

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