Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Bucket – Encrypted file sharing for people who live in the terminal
I built this because I am perpetually drowning in file transfer hell. As a systems engineer, I am constantly moving massive files. Whether it's getting new releases of custom ISOs to clients, downloading entire filesystems to spin up clones, or uploading massive support packages to L3. I always have to get something to somebody. Usually, it's something large that lives on a headless server. I can't tell you how many times I've modified my 'clone' script to tar most of a filesystem over ssh ("hello --exclude, my old friend...") just to get 10GB that someone will need for two days. Tedious is…
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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Share files from your terminal with end-to-end encryption
2024 · rstream.io · its alternatives →
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Seveum▲129File transfer with no cloud storage, no account, no limits
2025 · altersend.com · its alternatives →
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Encrypted filesharing through the IPFS network
2021 · sedo.com · its alternatives →
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BLAZE Transfer▲231Send big files securely with BLAZE quantum-safe encryption
2023 · blaze.cx · its alternatives →
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Hi HN, I'm building ThirdCloud with the goal to replace Google Drive for everyone: more private, cheaper & maybe better UI/UX. So far, I've successfully implemented the main feature, which involves uploading and downloading files. Files are encrypted before being sent to IPFS network. Would like to hear your thoughts on this proof of concept.
2023 · thirdcloud.org · its alternatives →
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Hey everyone, English is not my native language. This post was polished with AI, but the content is mine. I run a small dev agency in Germany. Every week someone shares database credentials, API keys, or a .env file via Slack or email. Not because they don’t care: because there’s no frictionless alternative. Vault setups are heavy. Enterprise tools are expensive. I just needed: upload → share link → done. But encrypted before leaving the browser. So I built SecretDrop.dev. What it does Files encrypted client-side (AES-256-GCM, PBKDF2 600k iterations) Built entirely on WebCrypto No…
Feb 2026 · secretdrop.dev · its alternatives →
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Hi HN, I built BulkShare (https://www.bulkshare.cloud/) because I was tired of sending clients generic links from services like Dropbox or WeTransfer. It always felt a bit unprofessional and disconnected from my brand. I wanted a way to share files that looked like they were part of my own site, hosted on my own domain, without having to set up a complex server or manage cloud storage buckets myself. The idea is pretty simple: you connect your own domain or a subdomain (like files.yourdomain.com), and you can immediately start uploading files or entire folders. You can keep…
Apr 2026 · bulkshare.cloud · its alternatives →
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Share files privately with end-to-end encryption. Upload, encrypt in your browser, and share a secure link — no account required.
Feb 2026 · rocketshare.app · its alternatives →
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Send any file, end-to-end encrypted, set to self-destruct
Jul 2026 · drop.inbox.locker · its alternatives →
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Capsule started as a basic HTTP server to teach myself Rust. Then I kept going, and it turned into the first full-stack thing I've fully shipped: a Rust/Axum server, a Rust CLI, an Android app (my first, same story as the Rust one), and a fully featured web UI. It quickly grew as I realized I could solve my file transfer problem by turning a basic webserver into an actual daily use tool. Entire project is open source, code can be found at: https://github.com/withcapsule/ Would love to hear anyone's thoughts on this.
Jul 2026 · withcapsule.dev · its alternatives →
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Hey HN! I'm Linas, and here's my take on XKCD 949. I've created a file sending/sharing website (think WeTransfer) which I believe is unique in several ways: * End-to-end encrypted * Recipients can start their download anytime, i.e. it's not P2P WebRTC-based thing like FilePizza * (Effectively) no limit on the size of the uploaded data, i.e. it will encrypt/decrypt 100 GB just fine * (Effectively) no limit the number of files that get sent * Real-time transfers, i.e. recipients can start downloading their files even before you finish uploading them * Resumable uploads/downloads…
Dec 2025 · aero.zip · its alternatives →
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Send anything to anyone, anywhere, safely.
Aug 2026 · betterfiletransfer.com · its alternatives →
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Share files encrypted, easily and free
2024 · share.encrypt37.com · its alternatives →
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Send large files up to 3GB for free. No signup required. Fast, simple, secure file sharing with 7-day storage. The easiest way to share files online.
2020 · sendfiles.online · its alternatives →
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DropSilk▲11Fast & private file sharing without a cloud. Peer to peer.
Oct 2025 · dropsilk.xyz · its alternatives →
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FileWhopper▲10Transfer files or folders of ANY SIZE with FileWhopper
2020 · filewhopper.com · its alternatives →
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the cloud is a walled garden built for profit [ not efficiency ]. you’re paying for idle, autoscaling is too slow, and serverless is a scam. locked in, overcharged, and out of options. lttle.cloud is different. decentralized, open-source, and built for real performance [ sub-10ms cold start ], true pay-for-what-you-use pricing, and zero vendor lock-in. deploy anything as "serverless" from any docker image, no rewrites, no bullshit. powered by the blockchain and built in public, it’s transparent, efficient, and free from vendor lock-in. run your own private cloud or join the decentralized…
2025 · its alternatives →
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FileFling▲10Serverless P2P file sharing, fast, secure & without limits
2024 · filefling.net · its alternatives →
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2015 · 12-words.com · its alternatives →
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