ProjectSend 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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ProjectSend
Self-hosted client-oriented file sharing
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Send
Encrypted file sharing fork of Firefox Send
| Feature | ProjectSend | Send |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | File Sync & Storage |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,958 | ★ 5,847 |
| First released | 2012 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Dropbox, WeTransfer | WeTransfer, Firefox Send |
Why pick each one
Choose ProjectSend if…
- Great for client deliverables
- Simple to operate
- Clear access control
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 ProjectSend or Send better?
Neither is universally better. Send has the larger community, while ProjectSend is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are ProjectSend and Send free and open-source?
Yes. ProjectSend is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Send under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ProjectSend and Send with Docker?
ProjectSend: yes. Send: yes.