DashBeamvsPlik
Two self-hosted WeTransfer alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| DashBeam | Plik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in File Transfer & Sync | #6 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 10 122 | 1 829 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +62 | +8 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 4 |
| Latest release | v0.7.2 · 14 Oct 2026 | 1.4.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
DashBeam scores 70/100 against 63/100 for Plik, so it is the safer default.
DashBeam ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Plik.
If you want the quickest setup, Plik is easier to run; DashBeam needs more configuration.
DashBeam is growing faster right now (+62 stars in 30 days).
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