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Gokapi alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Gokapi: you run and secure the server yourself, and no hosted version. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Gokapi, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. PsiTransfer currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1PsiTransfer logoPsiTransferOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Web3 of 366.5
2Erugo logoErugoOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Web4 of 462.6
3Send logoSendOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Web3 of 359.6
  1. PsiTransfer logo

    1. PsiTransferTop pick

    Best for: Home-labbers and small teams who want a self-hosted share-a-link page in minutes

    Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Web

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Gokapi

    Simple self-hosted uploads with no accounts at all.

    Pros

    • Very quick Docker setup
    • Resumable uploads for large files
    • No accounts to manage

    Cons

    • No end-to-end encryption
    • Minimal branding and admin features
    • You maintain the server
    Visit PsiTransfer Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is PsiTransfer a good Gokapi alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    BSD-2-Clause
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosted
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Maintenance
    Active
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Erugo logo

    2. Erugo

    Best for: Small businesses that want a branded, self-hosted file sharing portal

    Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Web

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Gokapi

    Self-hosted sharing with a more polished interface and user management.

    Pros

    • Polished, brandable interface
    • Docker deployment
    • MIT licence

    Cons

    • Young project with frequent changes
    • You handle hosting, security and backups
    • Smaller community than older tools
    Visit Erugo Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Erugo a good Gokapi alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosted
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026erugo.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Deployment
    Docker
    Checked Oct 25, 2026erugo.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Stack
    PHP/Laravel with Vue.js
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Send logo

    3. Send

    Best for: Privacy-minded self-hosters who want Firefox Send's encrypted, expiring links

    Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Web

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Gokapi

    Maintained fork of Firefox Send itself, encrypting in the browser.

    Pros

    • Encrypted in the browser so the server can't read files
    • Expiry by downloads or time, plus passwords
    • Self-hostable with Docker

    Cons

    • Volunteer-maintained with slower development
    • Limits vary between public instances
    • No accounts or branding features
    Visit Send Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Send a good Gokapi alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    MPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Purpose
    Simple, private file sharing
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Maintenance
    Active
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Gokapi alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

PsiTransfer logo

Best Gokapi alternative for most people

PsiTransfer

Simple self-hosted uploads with no accounts at all.

Erugo logo

Best Gokapi alternative for a free option

Erugo

Self-hosted sharing with a more polished interface and user management.

WeTransfer logo

Best Gokapi alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

WeTransfer

Hosted service if you'd rather not run a server.

Send logo

Best Gokapi alternative for open source

Send

Maintained fork of Firefox Send itself, encrypting in the browser.

PsiTransfer logo

Best Gokapi alternative for self-hosting

PsiTransfer

Simple self-hosted uploads with no accounts at all.

WeTransfer logo

Best Gokapi alternative for Mac

WeTransfer

Hosted service if you'd rather not run a server.

WeTransfer logo

Best Gokapi alternative for iPhone and Android

WeTransfer

Hosted service if you'd rather not run a server.

PsiTransfer logo

Best Gokapi alternative for working in the browser

PsiTransfer

Simple self-hosted uploads with no accounts at all.

Gokapi alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Gokapi?

PsiTransfer ranks first right now. Simple self-hosted uploads with no accounts at all. Erugo and Send follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Gokapi?

Yes. PsiTransfer (open source), Erugo (open source), Send (open source) and WeTransfer (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Gokapi?

Yes: PsiTransfer, Erugo and Send. PsiTransfer, Erugo and Send can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Gokapi?

The complaints we hear most: you run and secure the server yourself; no hosted version; fewer branding and tracking features than commercial services.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Gokapi, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.