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Open-source alternatives to WeTransfer

WeTransfer is not described as open source on its own site. 8 of the 45 other file storage and sync services in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

WeTransfer has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per month, billed monthly. All of them are free or have a free plan.

8 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from WeTransfer

  1. Proton Drive

    End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from the maker of Proton Mail

    • Proton Drive starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly. WeTransfer starts at $8 per month, billed monthly.
    • Only Proton Drive lists a Windows app.
    • Proton Drive is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Proton Drive also covers spreadsheets and file sync.
    Proton Drive pricing and details

  2. Nextcloud

    Open source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform

    • Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users). WeTransfer starts at $8 per month, billed monthly.
    • Only Nextcloud lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Nextcloud also covers video calls and file sync.
    Nextcloud pricing and details

  3. Internxt

    Open source, zero-knowledge cloud storage with lifetime plans

    • Internxt starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually (list price). WeTransfer starts at $8 per month, billed monthly.
    • Only Internxt lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Internxt is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Internxt can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Internxt pricing and details

  4. Filen

    End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Germany with open source apps

    • Filen starts at €11.99 per year for 100 GiB, or €1.99 per month for 200 GiB. WeTransfer starts at $8 per month, billed monthly.
    • Only Filen lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Filen is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Filen also covers notes and file sync.
    Filen pricing and details

  5. ownCloud

    Open-source file sync and share you can host yourself

    • Only ownCloud lists a Windows app.
    • ownCloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • ownCloud also covers file sync.
    • WeTransfer also covers documents and menu bar app.
    ownCloud pricing and details

  6. Seafile

    Open-source file sync and share, self-hosted or in the cloud

    • Seafile starts at $8 per user / month (Plus Cloud Team plan). WeTransfer starts at $8 per month, billed monthly.
    • Only Seafile lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Seafile is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Seafile also covers file sync.
    Seafile pricing and details

  7. Syncthing

    Free, open source file sync directly between your own devices

    • Syncthing is free. WeTransfer starts at $8 per month, billed monthly.
    • Only Syncthing lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only WeTransfer lists a web app.
    • Only WeTransfer lists iOS and Android apps.
    Syncthing pricing and details

  8. Cryptomator

    Open-source encryption for the files you keep in any cloud

    • Cryptomator starts at $12.00 per seat / month, billed yearly (Cryptomator Hub Standard). WeTransfer starts at $8 per month, billed monthly.
    • Only Cryptomator lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only WeTransfer lists a web app.
    • Cryptomator is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Cryptomator pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to WeTransfer?

Yes. Proton Drive, Nextcloud, Internxt, Filen, ownCloud, Seafile, Syncthing and Cryptomator are open source, according to their own sites.

Is WeTransfer open source?

WeTransfer is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to WeTransfer: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.