ProjectSend 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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ProjectSend
Self-hosted client-oriented file sharing
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Filebin
Quick file sharing with auto-expiring bins
| Feature | ProjectSend | Filebin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | File Sync & Storage |
| License | GPL-2.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | PHP | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,958 | ★ 274 |
| First released | 2012 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Dropbox, WeTransfer | WeTransfer, Firefox Send |
Why pick each one
Choose ProjectSend if…
- Great for client deliverables
- Simple to operate
- Clear access control
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 ProjectSend or Filebin better?
Neither is universally better. ProjectSend has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are ProjectSend and Filebin free and open-source?
Yes. ProjectSend is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Filebin under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ProjectSend and Filebin with Docker?
ProjectSend: yes. Filebin: yes.