Pingvin Share vs Filebin
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted file sync & storage options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Pingvin Share
Self-hosted file sharing alternative to WeTransfer
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Filebin
Quick file sharing with auto-expiring bins
| Feature | Pingvin Share | Filebin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | File Sync & Storage |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,684 | ★ 274 |
| First released | 2022 | 2014 |
| Replaces | WeTransfer, Firefox Send | WeTransfer, Firefox Send |
Why pick each one
Choose Pingvin Share if…
- Released under the BSD-2-Clause license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (4.7k GitHub stars)
Choose Filebin if…
- Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Pingvin Share or Filebin better?
Neither is universally better. Pingvin Share has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Pingvin Share and Filebin free and open-source?
Yes. Pingvin Share is licensed under BSD-2-Clause and Filebin under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pingvin Share and Filebin with Docker?
Pingvin Share: yes. Filebin: yes.