File Sharing & Upload
File Sharing & Upload tools -- a subcategory of File Management & Sharing
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36 Tools
LocalSend
77KAn open-source, cross-platform alternative to AirDrop — share files between nearby devices over your local network without the cloud.
AList
49KFile list program that aggregates multiple storage backends into a single web interface with WebDAV support. Mount cloud drives, local storage, and S3 in one place.
copyparty
44KCopyparty is a portable, single-file Python file server with resumable uploads, deduplication, WebDAV, SFTP, FTP, media indexing, and audio transcoding — no dependencies required.
Snapdrop
20KLocal file sharing in the browser inspired by Apple AirDrop, working across all devices on the same network.
Pairdrop
10KReleased under GPL-3.0, Pairdrop shares files instantly between devices using peer-to-peer technology. No registration on self-hosted infrastructure.
Papermark
8.1KPapermark is a self-hosted file sharing & upload tool with support for File Sharing, nextjs, postgresql.
OpenCloud
5KOpenCloud gives you enterprise-grade file management solution offering intuitive collaboration on your own infrastructure.
Zipline
3KZipline gives you lightweight, fast and reliable file sharing server on your own infrastructure.
PicoShare
2.9KFor file sharing & upload, PicoShare is a self-hosted solution that provides minimalist, easy-to-host service for sharing images and other files.
Gokapi
2.6KSelf-hosted file sharing & upload tool that provides lightweight server to share files.
Chibisafe
2.6KSelf-hosted web file managers tool that provides file uploader service.
Enclosed
2KEnclosed is a self-hosted file sharing & upload replacement for DocSend.
ownCloud Infinite Scale
1.9KReleased under Apache-2.0, ownCloud Infinite Scale provides enterprise file sync and share data platform on self-hosted infrastructure.
PsiTransfer
1.9KReleased under BSD-2-Clause, PsiTransfer provides simple file sharing solution with robust up-/download-resume and password protection on self-hosted...
ProjectSend
1.8KProjectSend handles upload files and assign them to specific clients you create. Give access to those files to your as a self-hosted solution.
Transfer.zip
1.5KTransfer.zip is a self-hosted file sharing & upload tool that provides complete file sharing solution.
Cryptgeon
1.4KCryptgeon is a self-hosted file sharing & upload tool that provides note and file sharing service.
Sharry
1.3KSelf-hosted file sharing & upload tool that shares files over the internet between authenticated and anonymous users (both ways).
rustypaste
1.1KRustypaste is a self-hosted file sharing & upload tool that provides minimal file upload and pastebin service.
FileSync
1.1KFor file sharing & upload, FileSync is a self-hosted solution that provides encrypted, real-time file sharing.
Hemmelig
1.1KFor file sharing & upload, Hemmelig offers a self-hosted way to share encrypted secrets cross organizations, or as private persons.
Hoodik
1KHoodik is a self-hosted cloud storage & sync replacement for Box, DocSend, and more.
Erugo
990Released under MIT, Erugo provides easy-to-deploy file sharing app with a sleek interface on self-hosted infrastructure.
Sync-in
903Sync-in is a self-hosted cloud storage & sync replacement for Box, DocSend, and more.
WeddingShare
841WeddingShare is a self-hosted file sharing & upload replacement for DocSend, Google Photos, and more.
OTS
746Self-hosted file sharing & upload tool that provides one-Time-Secret sharing platform with a symmetric 256bit AES encryption in the browser.
DumbDrop
539Released under GPL-3.0, DumbDrop provides stupidly simple file uploads on self-hosted infrastructure.
FlashPaper
491FlashPaper is a self-hosted file sharing & upload replacement for DocSend.
QuickDrop
413Released under MIT, QuickDrop provides easy-to-use file sharing application on self-hosted infrastructure.
FerriShare
333For file sharing & upload, FerriShare is a self-hosted solution that provides simple file sharing app with E2E encryption.
YeetFile
309Released under AGPL-3.0, YeetFile provides encrypted file sharing vault service on self-hosted infrastructure.
Send
300Send gives you simple, private file sharing on your own infrastructure.
Lufin
228Self-hosted file sharing & upload tool that provides modern file sharing service.
PlikShare
89PlikShare gives you file sharing solution on your own infrastructure.
GhostFile
62GhostFile is a HTML-based application that provides lightweight, one-time file upload server.
GigaPaste
2GigaPaste lets you run file sharing, URL shortening, and pastebin all-in-one entirely on your own server.
Why Self-Host Your File Sharing?
Services like WeTransfer, AirDrop, and DocSend make file sharing convenient but route your files through their servers, impose size limits, and in WeTransfer’s case, store files on their infrastructure where they have been subject to data breaches. DocSend charges per-user fees for the ability to share documents with tracking — a premium for what is fundamentally a file link with analytics. For businesses sharing contracts, design assets, or confidential materials, routing files through third-party infrastructure creates unnecessary exposure.
Self-hosted file sharing tools let you send files directly between devices or through your own server. LocalSend and PairDrop enable device-to-device transfers on your local network without any internet connection — true AirDrop alternatives that work across all operating systems. For sharing files over the internet, Gokapi provides temporary download links with configurable expiration and download limits, similar to WeTransfer but on your server. Zipline offers a full-featured file hosting platform with shareable links, URL shortening, and an upload API. PicoShare focuses on simplicity — drag, drop, get a link — with minimal configuration.
For sensitive file transfers, Cryptgeon provides encrypted, self-destructing file and text sharing where the encryption key exists only in the URL fragment and never reaches the server. Hemmelig operates similarly with password-protected secrets that auto-expire. Enclosed offers end-to-end encrypted file sharing with customizable expiration. These tools solve a specific problem that commercial services cannot: guaranteeing that even the server operator cannot read the shared content. For teams, ProjectSend provides a client-facing file sharing portal with user accounts and upload permissions, replacing the per-seat costs of Box or SharePoint for external file exchange.
Why Self-Host Your File Sharing?
Commercial file sharing services like WeTransfer, AirDrop, and DocSend impose file size limits, require accounts, and in many cases scan or retain copies of transferred files. Self-hosted alternatives let you share files of any size directly between devices or via generated links, with no third-party intermediary storing copies of your data. LocalSend provides AirDrop-like local network file transfer across all platforms. PairDrop and Snapdrop do the same through a web browser with no app installation required.
For sharing files externally via links, self-hosted tools remove the restrictions and privacy concerns of commercial services. Gokapi provides temporary file sharing links that auto-expire and auto-delete — ideal for sharing sensitive documents without leaving copies on a third party’s servers. Zipline offers a feature-rich file hosting platform with URL shortening, password protection, and embed support. Cryptgeon creates encrypted notes and file shares that self-destruct after reading. PicoShare provides the simplest possible file sharing — upload a file, get a link — without the bloat of a full cloud storage platform.
End-to-end encrypted sharing is a distinct strength of self-hosted tools. Enclosed provides encrypted file sharing where the server never sees plaintext content. Hemmelig shares secrets and files with expiring encrypted links. Send (the successor to Firefox Send) provides encrypted file transfer with automatic expiration. Hoodik combines encrypted file storage with sharing. For team environments, ProjectSend offers a client-facing file sharing portal with user management and access controls, replacing DocSend’s per-user pricing with a single self-hosted instance.