Best Open Source Alternatives to WeTransfer

Compare the best free and open-source alternatives to WeTransfer — self-hosted and desktop replacements you fully control, ranked by GitHub stars, license and platform support.

Curated by open-source.store · Updated November 2026 · 2 alternatives

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WeTransfer alternatives compared

Open-source alternatives to WeTransfer, compared by stars, license and platform
Tool		License	Platforms	Self-hosted
PairDrop	11,745	GPL-3.0	Web	No	Apr 2026	Visit
Hoodik	1,547	—	DockerLinux	Yes	Nov 2026	Visit

Top open-source WeTransfer alternatives

PairDrop11,745GPL-3.0

Open-source cross-platform alternative to Apple AirDrop. Share files directly peer-to-peer in any web browser without accounts, apps, or cloud uploads.

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vs WeTransfer: a free, open-source option you fully control, licensed GPL-3.0.

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