Open Source Secure Document Sharing Software
Secure Document Sharing software provides encrypted methods for transferring sensitive files, passwords, and collaborative documents. These tools prevent unauthorized access to private information through end-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge architectures. Some of these apps use peer to peer networking or self-destructing links to ensure data vanishes after a recipient views it. This type of software serves privacy-focused teams and individuals who need to manage their own encryption keys. Self-hosting these tools ensures that sensitive attachments and credentials remain on private servers instead of external cloud platforms.
This page lists 15 open source tools in the Secure Document Sharing category. The most popular are Papermark, alt-sendme and PrivateBin. Most use the AGPL-3.0 or MIT license, and 11 offer an official Docker image.
Papermark
A secure document sharing platform with built-in analytics and custom branding for tracking how recipients engage with files.
alt-sendme
Transfer files and folders directly between devices using peer to peer networking without cloud storage.
PrivateBin
A minimalist pastebin where data is encrypted in the browser to ensure server zero knowledge.
CryptPad
A collaborative suite providing end-to-end encrypted document editing and file sharing for privacy focused team workflows.
OnionShare
Securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with others using the Tor network.
Password Pusher
Securely share sensitive information using encrypted links that automatically expire after a set time or view count.
One Time Secret
Create self-destructing links to share passwords and sensitive information that vanish after a single view.
Gokapi
Self-hosted file sharing service with automatic expiration, end-to-end encryption, and S3 compatible cloud storage support.
Pydio Cells
A file sharing and content collaboration platform for organizations built with a micro-service architecture.
ProjectSend
A self-hosted client portal for sharing files privately with clients, partners, and teams on your own server.
Plik
A self-hosted temporary file upload system featuring end-to-end encryption and multiple storage backend options.
GlobaLeaks
A secure reporting platform for whistleblowing that allows organizations to set up anonymous submission channels.
Hemmelig
Share sensitive information securely using client-side encryption and self-destructing messages that delete after being viewed.
Safebucket
A self-hosted file sharing platform with pluggable infrastructure and direct uploads that bypass the application server.
sup3rS3cretMes5age
A self-destructing message service that uses HashiCorp Vault for secure, one-time temporary secret storage.
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