File Transfer & Sharing

33 self-hosted open source alternatives in this category

LocalSend

Cross-platform local network file transfer

Send files and text between nearby devices over your LAN—no cloud, no accounts. Works on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Alternative to:

Apple AirDrop+2

copyparty

Portable file server with upload, WebDAV, and media indexing

40.5k

1.7k

Last commit: 1d ago

A lightweight, portable web-based file server with uploads, WebDAV, search, and optional media indexing—designed to run anywhere with minimal dependencies.

Alternative to:

Dropbox+7

qBittorrent

Cross-platform BitTorrent client with a built-in web UI

34.9k

4.5k

Last commit: 4d ago

Cross-platform BitTorrent client featuring a Web UI, integrated search, RSS downloader, IP filtering, and advanced queueing and bandwidth controls.

Alternative to:

µTorrent+2

File Browser

Web-based file manager with upload, sharing, and user roles

32.8k

3.6k

Last commit: 6d ago

Web file manager for browsing, uploading, downloading, sharing, and managing files with per-user permissions, optional authentication, and a JSON/CLI-driven configuration.

Alternative to:

Google Drive+3

Cloudreve

Self-hosted cloud storage with multi-backend support

26.5k

3.8k

Last commit: 7d ago

Cloudreve is a self-hosted cloud storage and file sharing platform with a web UI, multi-user management, and support for local, S3, and other storage backends.

Alternative to:

Google Drive+7

Seafile

High-performance file sync and sharing with built-in encryption

14.2k

1.6k

Last commit: 2d ago

Self-hosted file sync and sharing platform with libraries, fine-grained permissions, web/mobile clients, versioning, and optional end-to-end encryption.

Alternative to:

Dropbox+5

Filestash

A web file manager for SFTP, WebDAV, S3, and more

13.4k

946

Last commit: 2d ago

Web-based file manager that connects to existing storage (SFTP, WebDAV, S3, SMB, FTP) with sharing links, previews, and optional collaborative editing.

Alternative to:

Dropbox+4

MeTube

Web GUI for downloading videos with yt-dlp

12.1k

829

Last commit: 1d ago

MeTube is a web interface for yt-dlp that lets you queue and manage video/audio downloads from many sites, with presets, playlists, and Docker-based deployment.

Alternative to:

YouTube+3

SFTPGo

Secure, multi-protocol file transfer server with a web admin UI

11.6k

891

Last commit: 8d ago

Self-hosted SFTP/FTP/WebDAV server with web admin, virtual users, storage backends, and auditing for secure file exchange and managed file transfer workflows.

Alternative to:

WeTransfer+7

PairDrop

Private local file sharing in your browser

9.6k

567

Last commit: 10mo ago

Snapdrop-style cross-device file transfer with local network discovery and optional internet relay, running entirely in the browser.

Alternative to:

Apple AirDrop+2

ownCloud

Enterprise file sync and sharing with strong governance

8.7k

2.1k

Last commit: 27d ago

Self-hosted file sync and sharing platform with web/mobile/desktop clients, WebDAV access, sharing controls, versioning, and enterprise-grade security and auditing.

Alternative to:

Dropbox+7

PrivateBin

Zero-knowledge pastebin with end-to-end encryption

7.9k

952

Last commit: 3d ago

Self-hosted, zero-knowledge pastebin that encrypts text in the browser, supports file attachments, expiration, burn-after-reading, and discussion threads.

Alternative to:

Pastebin.com+4

CryptPad

End-to-end encrypted collaborative documents and storage

7.2k

791

Last commit: 2mo ago

Privacy-focused collaborative office suite with end-to-end encryption for docs, spreadsheets, forms, and file storage.

Alternative to:

Google Workspace+9

OpenCloud

Open-source content collaboration and file sharing platform

4.6k

158

Last commit: 1d ago

Enterprise-ready file sharing and content collaboration with sync, sharing, and integrations, built as a modern successor to ownCloud/Nextcloud-style platforms.

Alternative to:

Dropbox+5

pyLoad

Web-based download manager with plugin-driven hoster support

3.7k

738

Last commit: 2d ago

Self-hosted download manager for one-click hosters, HTTP/FTP, and premium accounts with a web UI, captchas handling, scheduling, and a large plugin ecosystem.

Alternative to:

JDownloader+2

FileGator

Self-hosted web file manager and uploader

2.9k

434

Last commit: 6mo ago

FileGator is a PHP-based web file manager for uploading, downloading, previewing, and managing files via a browser with multi-user auth and configurable storage backends.

Alternative to:

Dropbox+5

PicoShare

A simple, minimalist file sharing web app

2.8k

194

Last commit: 17d ago

Lightweight web app for sharing files via links, with an admin UI, basic access controls, and Docker-based deployment.

Alternative to:

WeTransfer+3

Zipline

Self-hosted file upload and sharing with built-in URL shortening.

2.8k

213

Last commit: 3d ago

Zipline is a self-hosted file uploader and share service with image handling, URL shortening, and S3-compatible storage support for fast, simple sharing.

Alternative to:

CloudApp+5

slskd

A modern web-based Soulseek client and daemon

2.5k

116

Last commit: 6d ago

Self-hosted Soulseek client with a web UI, search/browse, downloads, and an API for managing P2P music/file sharing.

Alternative to:

SoulseekQt+1

Chibisafe

A simple file and image sharing server with an API

2.5k

299

Last commit: 21d ago

Self-hosted file and image sharing with albums, expiring links, and an API—built for quick uploads and easy sharing.

Alternative to:

Imgur+6

Gokapi

Lightweight self-hosted file sharing with download tracking

2.5k

117

Last commit: 3d ago

Gokapi is a lightweight file-sharing server that provides expiring links, download statistics, and an admin UI for managing uploads and retention policies.

Alternative to:

WeTransfer+7

Enclosed

Simple, private “send-a-link” file sharing with expiration

1.9k

158

Last commit: 5mo ago

Self-hosted file sharing for sending files via a link with optional expiration, download limits, and basic access controls.

Alternative to:

WeTransfer+3

PsiTransfer

Simple self-hosted file sharing with one-time downloads

1.8k

240

Last commit: 11d ago

PsiTransfer is a lightweight web app for sharing files via upload links, with optional one-time downloads, expiration, and basic access controls.

Alternative to:

WeTransfer+6

ProjectSend

Self-hosted client file sharing with users, groups, and expiring links

1.8k

339

Last commit: 24d ago

ProjectSend is a self-hosted web app for securely sharing files with clients using user accounts, groups, permissions, and optional public links with expiration.

Alternative to:

WeTransfer+5

Manyfold

Organize and browse your 3D model collection

1.7k

Last commit: 1d ago

Self-hosted web app to catalog, tag, and preview 3D printable models with metadata, searching, and optional integrations for slicers and printers.

Alternative to:

Thingiverse+3

ClipCascade

Sync your clipboard across devices with end-to-end encryption

1.3k

Last commit: 5mo ago

Self-hosted, end-to-end encrypted clipboard sync for sharing text and links across your devices, with optional history and device management.

Alternative to:

Apple AirDrop+1

Sharry

Self-hosted file sharing with expiring links and uploads

1.2k

Last commit: 17d ago

Sharry is a self-hosted file sharing server with upload requests, expiring links, and an optional web UI for securely exchanging files.

Alternative to:

WeTransfer+5

Picsur

A simple, fast, self-hosted image sharing service

1.2k

Last commit: 2mo ago

Self-hosted image hosting and sharing with direct links, albums, and an admin dashboard—designed for quick uploads and lightweight operation.

Alternative to:

Imgur+7

xBackBone

Self-hosted file and screenshot sharing with shareable links

1.1k

Last commit: 4mo ago

xBackBone is a self-hosted web app for uploading files and screenshots, organizing them, and sharing them via direct links with optional expiration and access controls.

Alternative to:

Imgur+5

Rustypaste

Minimal file upload/paste service built for speed and simplicity

1.1k

Last commit: 3d ago

Rustypaste is a lightweight pastebin and file upload server with configurable storage, expiry, and optional authentication for sharing text and files over HTTP.

Alternative to:

Pastebin.com+6