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PicoShare vs PsiTransfer
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| Fact | PicoShare | PsiTransfer |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Licence | Other | BSD-2-Clause |
| Stars | 3k | 2k |
| Latest | v1.5.4 | v2.4.4 |
| Last push | 2026-09-30 | 2026-06-02 |
| Release cadence | about 3 days between releases | about 31 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace WeTransfer. Alternatives to WeTransfer →
Full replacementPicoShareDirect download links for files of any size, uploaded behind a single shared secret.
Full replacementPsiTransferAnonymous, resumable uploads of large files into buckets with an expiry time, one-time downloads and an optional password.
PicoShare
- v1.5.42026-05-26Fix version tagging in CI to match new version style
- v1.5.32026-05-25Fix version display on /information page
- 1.5.22026-05-20Sandbox uploaded file responses
- 1.5.12025-08-24Fix foreign key reference in database migrations (bug #705)
- 1.5.02025-08-23This involves a database migration that will double the size of the database.
PsiTransfer
- v2.4.42026-06-02feat: Add devcontainer by @psi-4ward
- v2.4.32026-04-14fix: Harden file uploads by @psi-4ward
- v2.4.22026-04-13chore: Bump dependencies by @psi-4ward
- v2.4.12026-02-14⚠️ This release includes some security fixes. You should update.
- v2.4.02026-01-31⚠️ This release includes some security fixes. You should update.
PicoShare
✓ signed The latest release, v1.5.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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PsiTransfer
unsigned The latest release, v2.4.4, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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