Alternatives to Gokapi

A lightweight self-hosted file sharing server, modelled on Firefox Send, without public uploads. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Gokapi.

  • PsiTransfer

    A simple self-hosted file sharing web app with resumable uploads and expiring download links.

    FreeOpen sourceWebSelf-hosted

    PsiTransfer is a self-hosted WeTransfer-style page with resumable uploads and expiring links, but it has no accounts, so anyone reaching it can upload.

  • Jirafeau

    A simple self-hosted web app for uploading a file and sharing it through a link.

    FreeOpen sourceWebSelf-hosted

    Jirafeau is a very simple self-hosted one-file upload and share tool, without Gokapi's optional S3 backend or documented API.

  • Plik

    A self-hosted temporary file upload system with a web interface and a command-line client.

    FreeOpen sourceWebSelf-hostedCommand line

    Plik adds a command-line client alongside its web interface for temporary uploads, with Docker and Helm chart deployment options.

  • Sharry

    A self-hosted web application for sharing files with others in both directions.

    FreeOpen sourceWebSelf-hosted

    Sharry handles both sending and receiving files, so it suits collecting uploads from others, which Gokapi's admin-only uploads do not allow.

  • ProjectSend

    An open-source self-hosted client portal for sharing files privately with clients, partners and teams.

    FreeOpen sourceWebSelf-hosted

    ProjectSend is a GPL-2.0 client portal with per-client file access control, aimed at delivering files to clients rather than quick share links.

  • copyparty

    A portable self-hosted file server in a single file, with resumable uploads, WebDAV, SFTP and FTP.

    FreeOpen sourceSelf-hosted

    copyparty is a portable single-file server with resumable uploads, WebDAV, SFTP and FTP, which means more features and more configuration than Gokapi.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.