PlikvsTransfer.zip
Two self-hosted WeTransfer alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Plik | Transfer.zip | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration | #35 of 86 in File Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 1 829 | 1 512 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 | +7 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 0 |
| Latest release | 1.4.3 · 21 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Plik scores 63/100 against 55/100 for Transfer.zip, so it is the safer default.
Plik ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Transfer.zip.
If you want the quickest setup, Plik is easier to run; Transfer.zip needs more configuration.
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