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	Gokapi	Open source	Yes	Self-hosted	4 of 4	62.6
2	Erugo	Open source	Yes	Self-hosted, Web	4 of 4	59.6

1. GokapiTop pick
Best for: Self-hosters who want WeTransfer-style expiring links on their own server
Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from Send
Self-hosted Firefox Send alternative restricted to authenticated uploaders.
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 ×0.387
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 Gokapi a good Send 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
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)

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.