Best Self-hosted File Transfer & Sharing tools in 2026
128 self-hosted open source alternatives in this category
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Local Content Share
Local web app for sharing snippets, files, links, and a Markdown notepad
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.
QuickDrop
Self-hosted anonymous file sharing with per-file controls
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.

Pastefy
Feature-rich open-source pastebin and code snippet manager
Self-hostable Pastebin alternative for sharing and storing code snippets, files, and rich previews with API, OAuth login, folders, and previews for many formats.
IFM
Web-based PHP file manager with editing, upload, and archive support
IFM is a single-file web-based file manager (PHP + JavaScript) for browsing, editing, uploading, downloading and extracting archives with simple authentication and Docker...


LANCommander
Self-hosted LAN game distribution and launcher platform
Open-source platform to host, distribute and launch games on local networks with a dedicated launcher, game uploads/downloads, server management and basic chat.
Mikochi
Minimalist remote file browser with streaming and upload features
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 Pre...


FerriShare
Self-hosted file sharing with browser-side end-to-end encryption
Open-source, self-hostable file sharing app that encrypts files and filenames in the browser before upload; Rust backend, SQLite metadata, Docker-ready.

015
Temporary one-time file and text sharing with processing and access controls
Self-hosted temporary file and text sharing platform with chunked uploads, frontend hash-based instant transfers, image processing, previews, JWT download tokens, and Red...

goploader
Terminal-friendly encrypted file sharing server and client
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.
YeetFile
Encrypted self-hosted file sharing and vault with client-side encryption
Self-hosted encrypted file sharing and vault. Client-side encryption, shareable expiring links, CLI and web UI, and storage backends (local, S3, Backblaze B2).

EGroupware
Open-source web-based groupware for calendars, mail, files and projects
Open-source, browser-based groupware providing calendar, email, file manager, CRM, projects, Collabora Online integration and SSO support.

Files Sharing
Laravel-based self-hosted file sharing app with JSON storage
Simple Laravel file-sharing app (WeTransfer-like) using JSON storage, expiring bundles, ZIP downloads, auth codes, IP/upload controls and Docker support.
SeerrBridge
Automates Overseerr/Jellyseer requests into Debrid Media Manager workflows
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.
ydl_api_ng
HTTP API wrapper for yt-dlp to manage downloads and scheduling
Self-hosted HTTP API wrapping yt-dlp for automated video/audio downloads, presets, queue management, hooks and scheduled recordings.

Lufin
Modern self-hosted file sharing with optional end-to-end encryption
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.
ShotShare
Minimal self-hosted image sharing and screenshot hosting platform
Open-source, self-hosted image sharing app for screenshots and quick uploads with Docker, ShareX support and configurable database/storage backends.

Kubek
Web-based control panel for managing Minecraft servers
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 acce...

Uploady
Simple PHP file upload and sharing script with admin panel
PHP-based file uploader with multi-file uploads, role-based accounts, admin dashboard, drag-and-drop, image manipulation, API and Docker support.
Flare
Modern file sharing platform with screenshot tool integrations
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 to...
PlikShare
Self-hosted secure file sharing and collaboration platform
Self-hosted file sharing platform with box-based access controls, S3 or local storage, file previews, ZIP browsing, OCR and optional AI integrations.

GhostFile
Lightweight one-time file upload server with auto-shutdown
A small Python-based ephemeral file upload server (CLI + optional GUI) that accepts one-time uploads and stops automatically after a transfer.
MusicService
Synchronize playlists to cloud storage as high-quality MP3 files
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.

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

Minus Games
Self-hosted suite to distribute, run and sync games and save files
Suite to distribute, download, run and synchronize game files and save data between a home server and clients (CLI and GUI).
not-th.re
Client-side encrypted paste and file sharing with Monaco editor
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.

Send
Encrypted file sharing with expiring links
Self-hostable encrypted file sharing service with expiring links, download limits, and optional password protection for secure, temporary transfers.
OpenSSH SFTP server
SFTP server subsystem of the OpenSSH secure-remote-access suite
The sftp-server subsystem in OpenSSH provides SFTP file-transfer services over SSH with support for internal-sftp, chroot jails, public-key and certificate authentication...
Phylum
Self-hosted file storage with offline-first web and native clients
Self-hosted file storage platform with offline-first clients, selective sync, version history, WebDAV access, and support for external auth and storage backends.

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.

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 team...