PsiTransfer 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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PsiTransfer
Simple open-source file sharing solution
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Send
Encrypted file sharing fork of Firefox Send
| Feature | PsiTransfer | Send |
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Sync & Storage | File Sync & Storage |
| License | MIT | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,920 | ★ 5,847 |
| First released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Replaces | WeTransfer | WeTransfer, Firefox Send |
Why pick each one
Choose PsiTransfer if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.9k 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 PsiTransfer or Send better?
Neither is universally better. Send has the larger community, while PsiTransfer is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are PsiTransfer and Send free and open-source?
Yes. PsiTransfer is licensed under MIT and Send under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run PsiTransfer and Send with Docker?
PsiTransfer: yes. Send: yes.