Erugo

Self-hosted, open-source file sharing platform with a polished interface, built on Laravel and Vue.

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Verified facts: 4 of 4
Alternatives ranked: 4
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About Erugo

Erugo is a newer self-hosted file sharing platform that aims to give you a WeTransfer-like experience on your own server. Users sign in, upload files, and send recipients a share link or email; shares can expire, be password protected and be tracked. Administrators can brand the interface with their own logo and backgrounds, manage users, and configure email delivery. It is written in PHP with Laravel and a Vue.js front end, deploys with Docker, and is released under the MIT licence. The project has moved quickly since its 2025 launch, which brings frequent improvements but also the occasional breaking change and security update to keep on top of. Compared with minimalist tools like PsiTransfer it is more polished and closer to a commercial product, but you still need to host, secure and back it up yourself. It suits small businesses and self-hosters who want a branded sharing portal without a subscription.

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

What works

Polished, brandable interface
Docker deployment
MIT licence

Why people leave

Young project with frequent changes
You handle hosting, security and backups
Smaller community than older tools

Top Erugo alternatives

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1
Gokapi
Lighter Go server with optional end-to-end encryption.
66.5
2
PsiTransfer
Simpler, account-free self-hosted uploads.
62.6
3
Send
Browser-side encryption based on Firefox Send.
59.6
4
WeTransfer
Hosted branded transfers if you'd rather pay than self-host.
57.2

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Erugo: common questions

Is Erugo free?

Yes. Erugo is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.

Is Erugo open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at ErugoOSS/Erugo. You can also run it on your own server.

What platforms does Erugo run on?

Erugo is available for Self-hosted and Web.

What are the best alternatives to Erugo?

The highest-ranked Erugo alternatives right now are Gokapi, PsiTransfer and Send. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Erugo facts

4 of 4 verified

License: MIT; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “License: MIT (MIT License).”
Self-hosted: Yes; Checked Oct 25, 2026erugo.app(opens source in a new tab); “Erugo is a powerful, self-hosted file-sharing platform that puts you in complete control of your data.”
Deployment: Docker; Checked Oct 25, 2026erugo.app(opens source in a new tab); “Docker Easy Deployment”
Stack: PHP/Laravel with Vue.js; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “Description: A powerful, self-hosted file-sharing platform built with PHP and Laravel with a Vue.js frontend.”