pingvin-share-xvsPsiTransfer
Two self-hosted WeTransfer alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| pingvin-share-x | PsiTransfer | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 53/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #18 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration | #35 of 86 in File Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 546 | 1 963 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +12 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 8 |
| Latest release | v2.1.0 · 25 Oct 2026 | v2.4.5 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | BSD-2-Clause |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
PsiTransfer scores 55/100 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 8 for PsiTransfer.
If you want the quickest setup, PsiTransfer is easier to run; pingvin-share-x needs more configuration.
PsiTransfer is growing faster right now (+12 stars in 30 days).
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