The Best Open Source WeTransfer AlternativesTop Large File Transfer Services and other similar apps like WeTransfer

The best open source alternative to WeTransfer is Send. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to WeTransfer and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to WeTransfer are AlterSend, Hoodik, Wormhole and Warpinator.

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WeTransfer alternatives are mainly Large File Transfer Services, but if you're looking for Peer-to-Peer File Sharings or Cloud Storage Services you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Linux, Microsoft Outlook, iPhone and Self-Hosted. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to WeTransfer.
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  1. Send icon
     87 likes

    Secure file sharing tool with end-to-end encryption and auto-expiring links. Forked from Firefox Send, it's now self-hostable and compatible with ffsend CLI. Share files up to 2.5GB privately and securely, knowing they won't stay online forever.

    132 Send alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU
    Send screenshot 1
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  2. AlterSend icon
     27 likes

    Encrypted peer-to-peer file transfers between devices with no size limits, no cloud storage, and no servers involved. Simple pairing via QR or code, supporting large files and folders across devices, all without sign-up, accounts, or personal data required.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  3. Hoodik icon
     32 likes

    Lightweight, self-hosted encrypted cloud storage enabling fast uploads and downloads, easy Docker install, secure public link sharing, browser-side cryptography, searchable metadata, and low RAM footprint. Designed for privacy, performance, and file management.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  4. Wormhole icon
     46 likes

    Private file sharing platform with end-to-end encryption & auto-expiring links. Generates links in under 2 seconds with peer-to-peer transfers. Additional features include QR codes, multi-language support & custom expiration settings. Supports Tor Browser & clipboard file sharing.

    165 Wormhole alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
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  5. Warpinator icon
     23 likes

    Allows secure, high-speed file transfers across multiple devices on a local network, requires installation on each device, supports auto-detection, port selection, custom codes, and offers a themeable, easy-to-use interface requiring no server configuration.

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  6. Croc icon
     25 likes

    Facilitates encrypted peer-to-peer file sharing across major platforms using unique code phrases for authentication, ensuring end-to-end security, resumable transfers, direct device pairing without accounts, no external data storage, and simple installation.

    146 Croc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
    • US flagUnited States
    Croc screenshot 1
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  7. Magic Wormhole icon
     26 likes

    Secure data transfer software that allows users to transfer files between computers. It uses a Password Authenticated Key Exchange (PAKE) for end-to-end encryption and generates single-use codes for the transfer. The 'wormhole' command-line tool facilitates transfers with tab-completion for ease of use.

    112 Magic Wormhole alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python
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  8. croc-app icon
     6 likes

    croc-app is an Android client for croc with a modern, mobile-first UI built in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Obtainium
    • F-Droid
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  9. Sharrr icon
     15 likes

    Secure file transfer platform with end-to-end encryption. It supports any file size, parallel uploads, and asynchronous transfer. Files are stored securely in Switzerland and deleted after 7 days, with a one-time download link provided after transfer, ensuring maximum security and compliance.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. Lufi icon
     26 likes

    Secure file sharing software with end-to-end encryption. Files are encrypted in-browser, and encryption keys are embedded in the URL, never sent to the server. This ensures file content remains private and inaccessible to third parties, including the software administrator and ISPs.

    188 Lufi alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  11. GNOME Warp icon
     12 likes

    Fast and secure file transfer via Magic Wormhole protocol.

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Linux Mobile
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  12. DoShare icon
     6 likes

    Share anything, anytime. Simple, secure, ad-free.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
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