Alternatives to Sharry

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

  • PsiTransfer

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

    FreeOpen sourceWebSelf-hosted

    PsiTransfer is a simpler self-hosted upload page with resumable uploads and expiring links, without user management or Sharry's receiving workflow.

  • Gokapi

    A lightweight self-hosted file sharing server, modelled on Firefox Send, without public uploads.

    FreeOpen sourceWebSelf-hosted

    Gokapi is a lightweight Firefox Send style server where only the administrator uploads, so it cannot collect files from others.

  • Jirafeau

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

    FreeOpen sourceWebSelf-hosted

    Jirafeau is a lighter self-hosted upload and share tool than Sharry's Scala and JVM stack, focused on sending rather than receiving.

  • Plik

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

    FreeOpen sourceWebSelf-hostedCommand line

    Plik provides temporary uploads with a web interface and a command-line client, deployable with Docker or Helm charts.

  • 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 access control and more than 70 languages, aimed at delivering files to clients.

  • 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 adds many features and configuration.

  • Nextcloud

    A file sync and collaboration server you run yourself, with desktop and mobile clients that behave like Dropbox.

    FreemiumOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSSelf-hostedWeb

    Nextcloud is a full self-hosted sync and collaboration server with desktop and mobile clients, heavier to run than a sharing app.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.