Filebin 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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Filebin
Quick file sharing with auto-expiring bins
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Send
Encrypted file sharing fork of Firefox Send
| Feature | Filebin | Send |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | File Sync & Storage |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 274 | ★ 5,847 |
| First released | 2014 | 2020 |
| Replaces | WeTransfer, Firefox Send | WeTransfer, Firefox Send |
Why pick each one
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
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 Filebin or Send better?
Neither is universally better. Send has the larger community, while Filebin is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Filebin and Send free and open-source?
Yes. Filebin is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Send under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Filebin and Send with Docker?
Filebin: yes. Send: yes.