FileRisevspingvin-share-x
Two self-hosted WeTransfer alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| FileRise | pingvin-share-x | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 34 in File Management | #18 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 1 024 | 546 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 35 | 16 |
| Latest release | v3.38.0 · 21 Oct 2026 | v2.1.0 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | BSD-2-Clause |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
FileRise scores 59/100 against 53/100 for pingvin-share-x, so it is the safer default.
FileRise ships more often: 35 stable releases in the past year, against 16 for pingvin-share-x.
FileRise is growing faster right now (+8 stars in 30 days).
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