DashBeamvsTransfer.zip
Two self-hosted WeTransfer alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| DashBeam | Transfer.zip | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in File Transfer & Sync | #35 of 86 in File Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 10 122 | 1 512 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +62 | +7 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.7.2 · 14 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
DashBeam scores 70/100 against 55/100 for Transfer.zip, so it is the safer default.
DashBeam ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Transfer.zip.
If you want the quickest setup, DashBeam is easier to run; Transfer.zip needs more configuration.
DashBeam is growing faster right now (+62 stars in 30 days).
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