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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

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Wormhole logoWormholeFreeNoWeb4 of 466.5
2Erugo logoErugoOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Web4 of 459.6
3SwissTransfer logoSwissTransferFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 357.2
  1. Wormhole logo

    1. WormholeTop pick

    Best for: Sending sensitive files quickly to someone who will download them within a day

    FreeWeb

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Send

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

    Pros

    • End-to-end encrypted in the browser
    • No account needed
    • Recipients can start downloading before the upload finishes

    Cons

    • Links expire after 24 hours
    • Files over 5 GB require the sender to stay online
    • No mobile app yet
    Visit Wormhole 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 Wormhole a good Send alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    End-to-end encryption
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wormhole.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Retention
    24 hours
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wormhole.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Server storage limit
    5 GB, larger files go peer-to-peer
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wormhole.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Encryption
    128-bit AES-GCM
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wormhole.app(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

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Send

    Self-hosted sharing with 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 ×0.377
    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 Erugo a good Send 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. SwissTransfer logo

    3. 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 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.

Wormhole logo

Best Send alternative for most people

Wormhole

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

Gokapi logo

Best Send alternative for a free option

Gokapi

Self-hosted Firefox Send alternative restricted to authenticated uploaders.

SwissTransfer logo

Best Send alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

SwissTransfer

Free hosted transfers with Swiss storage and passwords.

Erugo logo

Best Send alternative for open source

Erugo

Self-hosted sharing with accounts and branding.

Gokapi logo

Best Send alternative for self-hosting

Gokapi

Self-hosted Firefox Send alternative restricted to authenticated uploaders.

SwissTransfer logo

Best Send alternative for iPhone and Android

SwissTransfer

Free hosted transfers with Swiss storage and passwords.

Wormhole logo

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.