#1
AList is a multi-storage file listing and sharing server with WebDAV access, file previews, protected routes, uploads, and cross-storage file operations.
50.1k stars7.9k forksAGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
20 self-hosted Send (Dropbox Transfer) alternatives
Cloud file transfer service for sending large files via shareable links. Offers upload and delivery management features such as password protection, download tracking, and link expiration. Integrated with Dropbox for source uploads and recipient downloads.
Alternatives to Send (Dropbox Transfer)
Copyparty is a portable file server with a web UI, accelerated resumable uploads, deduplication, indexing, and support for WebDAV, SFTP, FTP and more.
46.4k stars1.9k forksMITlast commit Actively maintained
Nextcloud is an open-source content collaboration platform providing file sync & share, groupware (calendar, contacts, mail), real-time office editing, chat and video conferencing.
36.6k stars5.1k forksAGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
Cloudreve is a self-hosted file management and sharing platform with multi-user access, WebDAV, share links, and support for local and S3-compatible storage backends.
28.6k stars3.9k forksGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
transfer.sh is a lightweight Go server for sharing files via curl, generating shareable links with optional expiry, download limits, and pluggable storage backends.
15.9k stars1.6k forksMITlast commit Actively maintained
#6
Self-hosted file sync and share platform with libraries, sharing links, versioning, and optional end-to-end encrypted libraries for private team collaboration.
15.2k stars1.7k forkslast commit Actively maintained
#7
Self-hostable managed file transfer server supporting SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS and WebDAV with per-user storage backends (local, encrypted, S3-compatible, GCS, Azure Blob) and web UI.
12.5k stars954 forksAGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
Self-hostable web app for fast, private peer-to-peer file sharing in the browser using WebRTC, with optional passwords, multi-file ZIP downloads, and TURN/STUN support.
10.1k stars611 forkslast commit Slowing down
#9
Open-source platform for secure file sync, sharing, collaboration, calendars and external storage with WebDAV/CalDAV/CardDAV support.
8.8k stars2.1k forksAGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
Self-hosted web file browser to manage files, users, access control, sharing links, previews, and fast indexed search with real-time UI updates.
7.9k stars418 forksApache-2.0last commit Actively maintained
#11
Cross-platform single-binary CLI to serve files and directories over HTTP with directory listings, uploads, authentication, TLS, and WebDAV.
7.8k stars398 forksMITlast commit Actively maintained
#12
Open-source tool to share files, host websites, and chat privately over the Tor network; available as desktop GUI, CLI, and mobile apps.
7.1k stars711 forkslast commit Actively maintained
#13
OpenCloud is an open source platform for file management, secure sharing, sync, and team collaboration with modern authentication and access controls.
5.9k stars234 forksApache-2.0last commit Actively maintained
#14
Open source Google Drive-like cloud storage with uploads, sharing, media gallery, and optional AES-256 encryption, backed by MongoDB and pluggable storage.
4.2k stars487 forksGPL-3.0last commit Slowing down
#15
Feature-rich ShareX/file upload server with a web dashboard, URL shortening, embeds, webhooks, OAuth2, image/video processing and Docker-first deployment.
3.4k stars250 forksMITlast commit Actively maintained
#16
Self-hosted, open-source web file manager with multi-user access, roles, and chunked uploads. Manage local files or connect external storage like S3 via adapters.
3.1k stars446 forksMITlast commit Actively maintained
#17
Open-source PicoShare lets users upload and share files of any type and size via direct download links, preserving originals and offering easy deployment via Docker or from source.
3k stars212 forkslast commit Actively maintained
#18
Prebuilt Nextcloud appliance and management tools for Raspberry Pi, Odroid, VMs and LXC; includes Apache, PHP, MariaDB, Redis, web panel and backup utilities.
2.9k stars320 forkslast commit Actively maintained
#19
Lightweight self-hosted Firefox Send alternative for secure, expiring file shares with user roles, optional S3-compatible storage, and REST API.
2.8k stars138 forksAGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
#20
Chibisafe is a fast, self-hosted file uploader and vault for files, photos, and documents with shareable links, albums, tagging, and API access.
2.8k stars298 forksMITlast commit Actively maintained
What replacing Send (Dropbox Transfer) actually involves
Every option on this page is open source and free to run on your own hardware, so you own the data and there is no subscription to cancel. 18 of 20 shipped a commit in the last six months. Licences in this list: AGPL-3.0, MIT, GPL-3.0, Apache-2.0. In exchange you take on hosting, backups and updates yourself.
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