ProjectSend

Open-source alternative · mapped from 1 paid tool. Fit is not feature parity.

Facts

License

GNU General Public License v2.0 The GNU GPL is the most widely used free software license and has a strong copyleft requirement. When distributing derived works, the source code of the work must be made available under the same license. There are multiple variants of the GNU GPL, each with different requirements. May Commercial useModificationDistributionPrivate use Must License and copyright noticeState changesDisclose sourceSame license No LiabilityWarranty Summary from GitHub's choosealicense.com

Paid-feature tier A

Self-host

Paid-feature limitsNone established

Tier A: GPL v2 self-hosted core; licensing page explicitly includes client delivery, accounts, permissions, branding, storage and public links without artificial caps. Tier A applies to this complete open core; Cloud fleet operations and optional alternative commercial licensing do not restrict it. License source. Repository: projectsend/projectsend. Self-host: server; hosted offer from the project: yes.

Replaces

WeTransferEntry price Not established

Fit:

Persistent client accounts/groups and upload-back portals suit recurring client delivery; core includes public links and file expiration. Requires deployment and recipient access setup; export/download original files and re-upload, replacing old links. No verified automatic WeTransfer importer or equivalent anonymous send experience.

Sources: wetransfer.com, www.projectsend.org, www.projectsend.org · checked 2026-10-21
Full comparison: WeTransfer vs ProjectSend