There are many ways you can transfer files between computers. Here’s a few methods. We can transfer files between two hosts on Linux using the scp command. The scp command establishes a secure connection between the two hosts and it uses the standard SSH port in order to transfer files. Alternatively, many people send files as attachments although there are often limitations with this method. Or users frequently use file hosting services in the cloud, WebTorrents, a personal server, wormhole and many others.
We are always on the look out for easy, simple and secure ways to transfer files and folders.
This roundup focuses exclusively on web-based tools. Terminal-based and GUI-based software are covered in separate roundups.
Here’s our verdict captured in a legendary LinuxLinks-style ratings chart. Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion here.
Click the links in the table below to explore each tool.
| Web-Based File Sharing Tools | |
|---|---|
| PairDrop | Transfer files with no setup and no signup |
| zipline | Next generation ShareX / File upload server |
| Send | Simple private file sharing. Fork of the discontinued Firefox Send |
| Snapdrop | Local file sharing in your browser |
| PsiTransfer | Self-hosted file sharing solution |
| ProjectSend | Self-hosted file sharing software |
| Chibisafe | Feature-rich uploader with albums, tagging and shareable links |
| SafeBucket | On-premises sharing with direct transfers, SSO and access controls |
| Gokapi | Lightweight sharing with automatic expiry and encryption |
| Pingvin Share X | Link-based sharing with passwords, expiry and reverse shares |
| GopherDrop | Secure One-Time Secret Sharing |
| FolderHost | Self-hosted cloud platform in a single binary |
| FileSender | Transfers very large files with expiry and download limits |
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