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Self-hosted alternatives to WeTransfer

The WeTransfer listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 6 of the 45 other file storage and sync services in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

WeTransfer has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per month, billed monthly. 5 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from WeTransfer

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. FileCloud

    Business file sharing and sync you host yourself or buy as SaaS

    • FileCloud starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually (Server Essentials). WeTransfer starts at $8 per month, billed monthly.
    • WeTransfer has a free plan. FileCloud does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FileCloud lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • FileCloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    FileCloud pricing and details

  5. 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

  6. Cubbit

    EU-based S3-compatible object storage, hosted or self-built

    • Cubbit starts at €4.99 per TB / month (personal-use rate, 3 to 10 TB). WeTransfer starts at $8 per month, billed monthly.
    • Only WeTransfer lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Cubbit is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Cubbit also covers file management.
    Cubbit pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to WeTransfer?

Yes. Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, FileCloud, Cryptomator and Cubbit can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can WeTransfer be self-hosted?

The WeTransfer listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these file storage and sync services are free?

Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, Cryptomator and Cubbit are free or have a free plan.

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.