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PsiTransfer alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave PsiTransfer: no end-to-end encryption, and minimal branding and admin features. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces PsiTransfer, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Gokapi currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Gokapi logoGokapiOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted4 of 466.5
2Erugo logoErugoOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Web4 of 462.6
3Send logoSendOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Web3 of 359.6
4SwissTransfer logoSwissTransferFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 357.2
  1. Gokapi logo

    1. GokapiTop pick

    Best for: Self-hosters who want WeTransfer-style expiring links on their own server

    Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from PsiTransfer

    Adds expiring download counts, optional encryption and S3 storage.

    Pros

    • Links expire by download count or days
    • Optional end-to-end encryption and S3 storage
    • Only authenticated users can upload

    Cons

    • You run and secure the server yourself
    • No hosted version
    • Fewer branding and tracking features than commercial services
    Visit Gokapi 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 Gokapi a good PsiTransfer alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Expiring links
    By downloads or days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026gokapi.readthedocs.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Uploads
    Authenticated users only
    Checked Oct 25, 2026gokapi.readthedocs.io(opens source in a new tab)
    End-to-end encryption
    Optional
    Checked Oct 25, 2026gokapi.readthedocs.io(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 PsiTransfer

    More polished interface with user accounts and branding.

    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 PsiTransfer 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 PsiTransfer

    Encrypts files in the browser before they reach your server.

    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 PsiTransfer 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)
  4. SwissTransfer logo

    4. SwissTransfer

    Best for: Anyone who wants generous free transfers with data kept in Switzerland

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from PsiTransfer

    Free hosted service with 50 GB transfers if you don't want to self-host.

    Pros

    • Free transfers up to 50 GB
    • No account needed
    • Storage in Swiss data centres
    • Password and download-limit options

    Cons

    • Fewer tracking and branding features than paid business services
    • Transfers expire after 30 days at most
    • Smaller ecosystem of integrations
    Visit SwissTransfer Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 SwissTransfer a good PsiTransfer alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free limit
    Up to 50 GB, no registration
    Checked Oct 25, 2026swisstransfer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    Switzerland
    Checked Oct 25, 2026swisstransfer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Retention
    Up to 30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026swisstransfer.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best PsiTransfer alternative for…

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

Gokapi logo

Best PsiTransfer alternative for most people

Gokapi

Adds expiring download counts, optional encryption and S3 storage.

Erugo logo

Best PsiTransfer alternative for a free option

Erugo

More polished interface with user accounts and branding.

SwissTransfer logo

Best PsiTransfer alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

SwissTransfer

Free hosted service with 50 GB transfers if you don't want to self-host.

Send logo

Best PsiTransfer alternative for open source

Send

Encrypts files in the browser before they reach your server.

Gokapi logo

Best PsiTransfer alternative for self-hosting

Gokapi

Adds expiring download counts, optional encryption and S3 storage.

SwissTransfer logo

Best PsiTransfer alternative for iPhone and Android

SwissTransfer

Free hosted service with 50 GB transfers if you don't want to self-host.

Erugo logo

Best PsiTransfer alternative for working in the browser

Erugo

More polished interface with user accounts and branding.

PsiTransfer alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to PsiTransfer?

Gokapi ranks first right now. Adds expiring download counts, optional encryption and S3 storage. Erugo and Send follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to PsiTransfer?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to PsiTransfer?

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

Why do people switch from PsiTransfer?

The complaints we hear most: no end-to-end encryption; minimal branding and admin features; you maintain the server.

How is this list ranked?

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