Pingvin Share vs Send
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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Send
Encrypted file sharing fork of Firefox Send
| Feature | Pingvin Share | Send |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | File Sync & Storage |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,684 | ★ 5,847 |
| First released | 2022 | 2020 |
| 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 Send if…
- Released under the MPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 5.8k GitHub stars
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Pingvin Share or Send better?
Neither is universally better. Send has the larger community, while Pingvin Share is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Pingvin Share and Send free and open-source?
Yes. Pingvin Share is licensed under BSD-2-Clause and Send under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pingvin Share and Send with Docker?
Pingvin Share: yes. Send: yes.