pingvin-share-xvsPlik
Two self-hosted WeTransfer alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| pingvin-share-x | Plik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 53/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #18 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration | #6 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 546 | 1 829 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +8 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 4 |
| Latest release | v2.1.0 · 25 Oct 2026 | 1.4.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Plik scores 63/100 against 53/100 for pingvin-share-x, so it is the safer default.
pingvin-share-x ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Plik.
If you want the quickest setup, Plik is easier to run; pingvin-share-x needs more configuration.
Plik is growing faster right now (+8 stars in 30 days).
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