Send alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Send: volunteer-maintained with slower development, and limits vary between public instances. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Send, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Wormhole currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	SwissTransfer	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	3 of 3	57.2

1. SwissTransferTop pick
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 Send
Free hosted transfers with Swiss storage and passwords.
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 Send 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 Send alternative for…

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

Best Send alternative for most people

Wormhole

Hosted end-to-end encrypted sharing with nothing to run yourself.

Best Send alternative for a free option

Gokapi

Self-hosted Firefox Send alternative restricted to authenticated uploaders.

Best Send alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

SwissTransfer

Free hosted transfers with Swiss storage and passwords.

Best Send alternative for open source

Erugo

Self-hosted sharing with accounts and branding.

Best Send alternative for self-hosting

Gokapi

Self-hosted Firefox Send alternative restricted to authenticated uploaders.

Best Send alternative for iPhone and Android

SwissTransfer

Free hosted transfers with Swiss storage and passwords.

Best Send alternative for working in the browser

Wormhole

Hosted end-to-end encrypted sharing with nothing to run yourself.

Send alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Send?

Wormhole ranks first right now. Hosted end-to-end encrypted sharing with nothing to run yourself. Gokapi and Erugo follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Send?

Yes. Wormhole (free), Gokapi (open source), Erugo (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 Send?

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

Why do people switch from Send?

The complaints we hear most: volunteer-maintained with slower development; limits vary between public instances; no accounts or branding features.

How is this list ranked?

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