Best Self-hosted File Transfer & Sharing tools in 2026

128 self-hosted open source alternatives in this category

128 services found

Local Content Share logo

Local Content Share

Local web app for sharing snippets, files, links, and a Markdown notepad

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Self-hosted Go web app to share and store text snippets, files, links and a Markdown notepad over a local network with PWA support and configurable expirations.

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Apple AirDrop logo
Apple AirDrop
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Pastefy logo

Pastefy

Feature-rich open-source pastebin and code snippet manager

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Self-hostable Pastebin alternative for sharing and storing code snippets, files, and rich previews with API, OAuth login, folders, and previews for many formats.

MITActively maintained
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SourceForge logo
SourceForge
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LANCommander logo

LANCommander

Self-hosted LAN game distribution and launcher platform

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Open-source platform to host, distribute and launch games on local networks with a dedicated launcher, game uploads/downloads, server management and basic chat.

MITActively maintained
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Steam
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QuickDrop

Self-hosted anonymous file sharing with per-file controls

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QuickDrop is a Spring Boot app for anonymous, chunked file uploads with optional encryption, per-file passwords, token share links, previews and an admin console.

MITActively maintained
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WeTransfer logo
WeTransfer
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015 logo

015

Temporary one-time file and text sharing with processing and access controls

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Self-hosted temporary file and text sharing platform with chunked uploads, frontend hash-based instant transfers, image processing, previews, JWT download tokens, and Redis-backed queueing.

AGPL-3.0Actively maintained
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WeTransfer
+11

IFM

Web-based PHP file manager with editing, upload, and archive support

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IFM is a single-file web-based file manager (PHP + JavaScript) for browsing, editing, uploading, downloading and extracting archives with simple authentication and Docker support.

MITActively maintained
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cPanel File Manager
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Mikochi

Minimalist remote file browser with streaming and upload features

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Mikochi is a minimalist remote file browser for self-hosted servers and NAS. Browse, fuzzy-search, upload, download (tar.gz), manage and stream files via a Go API and Preact frontend.

MITActively maintained
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FileBrowser
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FerriShare logo

FerriShare

Self-hosted file sharing with browser-side end-to-end encryption

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Open-source, self-hostable file sharing app that encrypts files and filenames in the browser before upload; Rust backend, SQLite metadata, Docker-ready.

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WeTransfer logo
WeTransfer
+7
YeetFile logo

YeetFile

Encrypted self-hosted file sharing and vault with client-side encryption

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Self-hosted encrypted file sharing and vault. Client-side encryption, shareable expiring links, CLI and web UI, and storage backends (local, S3, Backblaze B2).

AGPL-3.0Slowing down
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WeTransfer
+17

SeerrBridge

Automates Overseerr/Jellyseer requests into Debrid Media Manager workflows

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Browser-automation bridge that listens to Overseerr/Jellyseer webhooks and automates torrent fetching via Debrid Media Manager and Real‑Debrid with a Nuxt/Vue dashboard.

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Real-Debrid
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goploader

Terminal-friendly encrypted file sharing server and client

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goploader is a Go-based server and CLI client for easy, streamed file sharing. Files are AES-encrypted on receipt, keys are not stored, and uploads are curl-compatible.

MITActively maintained
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WeTransfer logo
WeTransfer
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EGroupware logo

EGroupware

Open-source web-based groupware for calendars, mail, files and projects

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Open-source, browser-based groupware providing calendar, email, file manager, CRM, projects, Collabora Online integration and SSO support.

Actively maintained
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Microsoft Exchange Online logo
Microsoft Exchange Online
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Files Sharing logo

Files Sharing

Laravel-based self-hosted file sharing app with JSON storage

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Simple Laravel file-sharing app (WeTransfer-like) using JSON storage, expiring bundles, ZIP downloads, auth codes, IP/upload controls and Docker support.

GPL-3.0Actively maintained
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WeTransfer
+7

ydl_api_ng

HTTP API wrapper for yt-dlp to manage downloads and scheduling

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Self-hosted HTTP API wrapping yt-dlp for automated video/audio downloads, presets, queue management, hooks and scheduled recordings.

GPL-3.0Actively maintained
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4K Video Downloader
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Lufin

Modern self-hosted file sharing with optional end-to-end encryption

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Lufin is a modern self-hosted file-sharing app with client-side encryption, S3/MinIO storage support, rich previews, password protection, and Docker Compose deployment.

MITSlowing down
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WeTransfer
+7

ShotShare

Minimal self-hosted image sharing and screenshot hosting platform

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Open-source, self-hosted image sharing app for screenshots and quick uploads with Docker, ShareX support and configurable database/storage backends.

MITLikely dormant
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Imgur
+5
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Kubek

Web-based control panel for managing Minecraft servers

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Kubek is a cross-platform web control panel for hosting and managing Minecraft Java and Bedrock servers, with plugin/mod management, file manager, FTP and role-based access.

GPL-3.0Actively maintained
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TCAdmin
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Flare

Modern file sharing platform with screenshot tool integrations

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Modern, self-hosted file sharing platform built with Next.js. Integrates with ShareX, Flameshot, and KDE Spectacle; supports S3/local storage, OCR, previews, and admin tools.

MITActively maintained
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WeTransfer
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Uploady

Simple PHP file upload and sharing script with admin panel

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PHP-based file uploader with multi-file uploads, role-based accounts, admin dashboard, drag-and-drop, image manipulation, API and Docker support.

MITActively maintained
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WeTransfer
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PlikShare logo

PlikShare

Self-hosted secure file sharing and collaboration platform

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Self-hosted file sharing platform with box-based access controls, S3 or local storage, file previews, ZIP browsing, OCR and optional AI integrations.

AGPL-3.0Actively maintained
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Dropbox
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GhostFile logo

GhostFile

Lightweight one-time file upload server with auto-shutdown

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A small Python-based ephemeral file upload server (CLI + optional GUI) that accepts one-time uploads and stops automatically after a transfer.

MITLikely dormant
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WeTransfer
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MusicService

Synchronize playlists to cloud storage as high-quality MP3 files

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Downloads music from YouTube and other providers, converts to high-quality MP3 with cover art, and uploads to WebDAV-compatible cloud storage like Nextcloud. Dockerized.

AGPL-3.0Actively maintained
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4K Video Downloader logo
4K Video Downloader
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Minus Games logo

Minus Games

Self-hosted suite to distribute, run and sync games and save files

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Suite to distribute, download, run and synchronize game files and save data between a home server and clients (CLI and GUI).

MITActively maintained
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Steam
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Shifter

Simple self-hosted file sharing web application

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Django-based file sharing app for self-hosted use with multi-file uploads, automatic zipping, expiring links, account management and admin controls.

MITActively maintained
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WeTransfer
+11
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not-th.re

Client-side encrypted paste and file sharing with Monaco editor

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Simple open-source paste and file sharing platform with client-side end-to-end encryption, Monaco editor, syntax highlighting, file transfers, CLI and Docker deployment.

AGPL-3.0Actively maintained
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Pastebin
+5
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Cozy Cloud

A personal cloud platform to unify, store, and share your data

Self-hosted personal cloud platform that aggregates data from connected services, stores files, and provides apps for drive, photos, and personal data management.

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Google Drive
+17
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Deluge

Cross-platform BitTorrent client with web UI and plugin system

Deluge is a lightweight, cross-platform BitTorrent client with a daemon-based architecture, web interface, encryption support, and an extensible plugin system.

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BitTorrent
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FileRun

Self-hosted private cloud storage and secure file sharing

FileRun is a self-hosted private cloud storage platform for managing existing server files, syncing via WebDAV, and securely sharing and collaborating with users and teams.

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Dropbox
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GoSƐ logo

GoSƐ

S3-backed, horizontally scalable file uploader

GoSƐ is a scalable file uploader that uploads directly to S3-compatible storage using chunking, deduplication, and resumable multi-part uploads.

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WeTransfer
+5
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Hubzilla

Federated collaboration and social networking platform

Hubzilla is a federated server platform for social networking, groups, publishing, and file sharing with strong privacy controls, nomadic identity, and SSO across hubs.

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Mastodon (mastodon.social)
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