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ProjectSend vs Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare

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 VS RE Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare Anonymous file sharing over the Tor network
FeatureProjectSendResilio Sync alternative Onionshare
Deploy effortUnder-an-hour setupRead-the-docs project
Health score85 · Excellent91 · Excellent
CategoryFile Sync & StorageFile Sync & Storage
LicenseGPL-2.0GPL-3.0
LanguagePHPPython
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metalbinary, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 2,022★ 7,098
First released20122014
ReplacesDropbox, WeTransferWeTransfer, Dropbox

What are ProjectSend and Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare?

ProjectSend

ProjectSend is a self-hosted application for sharing files with clients in a private, organized way with per-client access. It targets freelancers and agencies delivering files to customers. It is deployed via a PHP stack or Docker.

  • Per-client file delivery
  • Group and permission management
  • Email notifications
  • Branding options

Read the full ProjectSend guide →

Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare

OnionShare is an open-source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files using the Tor network. It can also host websites and run a chat server accessible only as a Tor onion service.

  • Anonymous sharing over Tor
  • No central server needed
  • Host sites and chat anonymously

ProjectSend vs Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare: key differences

ProjectSend is written in PHP, while Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare is built with Python. Licensing differs — GPL-2.0 for ProjectSend versus GPL-3.0 for Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare. ProjectSend is the more established project (first released 2012), while Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare arrived in 2014. Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare has the considerably larger community, at 7,098 GitHub stars versus 2,022. ProjectSend lists first-class Docker deployment; Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare does not.

Why pick each one

Choose ProjectSend if…

  • Great for client deliverables
  • Simple to operate
  • Clear access control

Watch out for

  • Not a general sync tool
  • Dated interface
ProjectSend details

Choose Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Mature project with 7.1k GitHub stars
  • Written in Python
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare details

Frequently asked questions

Is ProjectSend or Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare better?

Neither is universally better. Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare 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 Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare free and open-source?

Yes. ProjectSend is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run ProjectSend and Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare with Docker?

ProjectSend: yes. Resilio Sync alternative Onionshare: check the project docs for container support.

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