Self-hosted alternatives to WeTransfer

Send large files via link, hosted by you. Below are 12 open source options you host on your own server — with no monthly per-user fee and full control of your data.

transfer.sh

★ 15,856

Easy file sharing from the command line.

File Transfer - Single-click & Drag-n-drop Upload MIT

OnionShare

★ 6,996

Securely and anonymously share a file of any size.

File Transfer - Single-click & Drag-n-drop Upload GPL-3.0

Zipline

★ 3,234

A lightweight, fast and reliable file sharing server that is commonly used with ShareX, offering a react-based Web UI and fast API.

File Transfer - Single-click & Drag-n-drop Upload MIT

PicoShare

★ 2,953

Minimalist, easy-to-host service for sharing images and other files.

File Transfer - Single-click & Drag-n-drop Upload AGPL-3.0

Yopass

★ 2,868

Secure sharing of secrets, passwords and files.

PastebinsFile Transfer - Single-click & Drag-n-drop Upload Apache-2.0

Gokapi

★ 2,777

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.

File Transfer - Single-click & Drag-n-drop Upload GPL-3.0

Chibisafe

★ 2,716

File uploader service that aims to to be easy to use and set up. It accepts files, photos, documents, anything you imagine and gives you back a shareable link for you to send to others.

File Transfer - Single-click & Drag-n-drop Upload MIT

Enclosed

★ 2,022

Minimalistic web application designed for sending private and secure notes.

File Transfer - Single-click & Drag-n-drop UploadPastebins Apache-2.0

ProjectSend

★ 1,918

Upload files and assign them to specific clients you create. Give access to those files to your clients.

File Transfer - Single-click & Drag-n-drop Upload GPL-2.0

PsiTransfer

★ 1,901

Simple file sharing solution with robust up-/download-resume and password protection.

File Transfer - Single-click & Drag-n-drop Upload BSD-2-Clause

Plik

★ 1,784

Scalable and friendly temporary file upload system.

File Transfer - Single-click & Drag-n-drop Upload MIT

Slink

★ 1,548

Image sharing platform designed to give users complete control over their media sharing experience.

File Transfer - Single-click & Drag-n-drop Upload AGPL-3.0

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free self-hosted alternative to WeTransfer?

Yes. We've gathered 12 self-hosted, open source alternatives to WeTransfer — including transfer.sh, OnionShare, Zipline. You run all of them on your own server.

What is the best open source alternative to WeTransfer?

transfer.sh is one of the most popular (15,856 GitHub stars). The "best" depends on your case — compare the options below.

Do I need a server to replace WeTransfer?

Yes. You can use a home server (homelab) or a cheap VPS (from ~€4/mo). See the hosting suggestions on this page.