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7 Best Free and Open Source Terminal-Based File Sharing Tools

April 13, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Internet, Roundup, TUI

We are always on the look out for easy, simple and secure ways to transfer files and folders. Try these terminal-based tools.

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zipline – next generation ShareX / File upload server

April 3, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Web Apps

zipline is a ShareX and file upload server designed to be easy to set up and use.

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ProjectSend – self-hosted file sharing software

April 2, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Web Apps

ProjectSend is self-hosted file sharing software for organisations and individuals who need to distribute files to clients.

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PsiTransfer – self-hosted file sharing solution

April 1, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Web Apps

PsiTransfer is a self-hosted file sharing solution intended as an alternative to services such as Dropbox and WeTransfer.

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FolderHost – share files

December 26, 2025 Steve Emms GUI, Internet

FolderHost is a self-hosted cloud platform in a single binary. Share files, collaborate in real-time, and manage users with zero dependencies.

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Packet lets you share files

May 25, 2025 Steve Emms GUI, Internet

Send and receive files wirelessly with Android devices using Quick Share or another device with Packet installed.

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Flying Carpet – cross-platform AirDrop alternative

February 26, 2025 Steve Emms Internet

Flying Carpet is an alternative to AirDrop. The software lets you transfer files between Linux, Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows over WiFi.

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Valent – connect, control and sync devices

February 25, 2025 Steve Emms GUI, Internet

Valent is software to connect, control and sync devices. This is an implementation of the KDE Connect protocol, built on GNOME libraries.

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Send – simple private file sharing

November 8, 2024 Steve Emms Internet

Send is file sharing software which allows you to send encrypted files to other users. This is a fork of Firefox Send.

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