Best Self-hosted File Transfer & Sharing tools in 2026

128 self-hosted open source alternatives in this category

128 services found

Local Content Share

Local Content Share

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

402
10
Last commit: 1mo ago

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.

Alternative to:
Apple AirDrop
Apple AirDrop
+10
QuickDrop

QuickDrop

Self-hosted anonymous file sharing with per-file controls

399
16
Last commit: 2d ago

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.

Alternative to:
WeTransfer
WeTransfer
+19
Pastefy

Pastefy

Feature-rich open-source pastebin and code snippet manager

399
77
Last commit: 3mo ago

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

Alternative to:
SourceForge
SourceForge
+2
IFM

IFM

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

364
72
Last commit: 29d ago

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

Alternative to:
cPanel File Manager
cPanel File Manager
+2
LANCommander

LANCommander

Self-hosted LAN game distribution and launcher platform

361
27
Last commit: 3d ago

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

Alternative to:
Steam
Steam
+2
Mikochi

Mikochi

Minimalist remote file browser with streaming and upload features

349
16
Last commit: 11d ago

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...

Alternative to:
FileBrowser
FileBrowser
+9
FerriShare

FerriShare

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

330
19
Last commit: 12d ago

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

Alternative to:
WeTransfer
WeTransfer
+7
015

015

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

300
28
Last commit: 8d ago

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

Alternative to:
WeTransfer
WeTransfer
+11
goploader

goploader

Terminal-friendly encrypted file sharing server and client

298
43
Last commit: 2d ago

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.

Alternative to:
WeTransfer
WeTransfer
+9
YeetFile

YeetFile

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

296
18
Last commit: 16d ago

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

Alternative to:
WeTransfer
WeTransfer
+17
EGroupware

EGroupware

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

286
106
Last commit: 2d ago

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

Alternative to:
Microsoft Exchange Online
Microsoft Exchange Online
+19
Files Sharing

Files Sharing

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

271
35
Last commit: 5mo ago

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

Alternative to:
WeTransfer
WeTransfer
+7
SeerrBridge

SeerrBridge

Automates Overseerr/Jellyseer requests into Debrid Media Manager workflows

257
27
Last commit: 1mo ago

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.

Alternative to:
Real-Debrid
Real-Debrid
+11
ydl_api_ng

ydl_api_ng

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

226
26
Last commit: 1d ago

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

Alternative to:
4K Video Downloader
4K Video Downloader
+11
Lufin

Lufin

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

191
7
Last commit: 16d ago

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.

Alternative to:
WeTransfer
WeTransfer
+7
ShotShare

ShotShare

Minimal self-hosted image sharing and screenshot hosting platform

172
12
Last commit: 1y ago

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

Alternative to:
Imgur
Imgur
+5
Kubek

Kubek

Web-based control panel for managing Minecraft servers

126
30
Last commit: 10mo ago

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...

Alternative to:
TCAdmin
TCAdmin
+4
Uploady

Uploady

Simple PHP file upload and sharing script with admin panel

108
14
Last commit: 5mo ago

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

Alternative to:
WeTransfer
WeTransfer
+11
Flare

Flare

Modern file sharing platform with screenshot tool integrations

94
4
Last commit: 9d ago

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...

Alternative to:
WeTransfer
WeTransfer
+13
PlikShare

PlikShare

Self-hosted secure file sharing and collaboration platform

86
4
Last commit: 3mo ago

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

Alternative to:
Dropbox
Dropbox
+19
GhostFile

GhostFile

Lightweight one-time file upload server with auto-shutdown

61
2
Last commit: 11mo ago

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

Alternative to:
WeTransfer
WeTransfer
+6
MusicService

MusicService

Synchronize playlists to cloud storage as high-quality MP3 files

50
6
Last commit: 9d ago

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.

Alternative to:
4K Video Downloader
4K Video Downloader
+8
Shifter

Shifter

Simple self-hosted file sharing web application

41
9
Last commit: 2d ago

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

Alternative to:
WeTransfer
WeTransfer
+11
Minus Games

Minus Games

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

36
2
Last commit: 2mo ago

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

Alternative to:
Steam
Steam
+8
not-th.re

not-th.re

Client-side encrypted paste and file sharing with Monaco editor

13
1
Last commit: 7mo ago

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.

Alternative to:
Pastebin
Pastebin
+5
Send

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.

Alternative to:
WeTransfer
WeTransfer
+8
OpenSSH SFTP server

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...

Alternative to:
Files.com
Files.com
+12
Phylum

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.

Alternative to:
Dropbox
Dropbox
+15
Hubzilla

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.

Alternative to:
Mastodon (mastodon.social)
Mastodon (mastodon.social)
+11
FileRun

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...

Alternative to:
Dropbox
Dropbox
+19