Gokapi 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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Gokapi
Lightweight self-hosted file sharing with expiring links
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Send
Encrypted file sharing fork of Firefox Send
| Feature | Gokapi | Send |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | File Sync & Storage |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,827 | ★ 5,847 |
| First released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Replaces | WeTransfer, Firefox Send | WeTransfer, Firefox Send |
Why pick each one
Choose Gokapi if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.8k 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 Gokapi or Send better?
Neither is universally better. Send has the larger community, while Gokapi is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Gokapi and Send free and open-source?
Yes. Gokapi is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Send under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gokapi and Send with Docker?
Gokapi: yes. Send: yes.