Open Source Catbox AlternativesImage Hosting Services and other similar apps like Catbox

The best open source alternative to Catbox is Lufi. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Catbox and 11 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Catbox are Uguu.se, ShotsShare, Filebin and savmrl.it.

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  1. Lufi icon

    Lufi

     27 likes

    Lufi means Let's Upload that FIle. It's a E2E encrypted file sharing software.

    164 Lufi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  2. Uguu.se icon

    Uguu.se

     16 likes

    Uguu is a simple to use free file hosting service where files get deleted after 3 days. It lets you share your photos, documents, music, videos and more with others online.

    95 Uguu.se alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    Uguu.se screenshot 1
     
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    Uguu.se vs Catbox Comments
    undercovernormie
    Negative
    0

    As of September 2023, uguu uploads are giving many but not all users a 503 Error, Connection refused. I will not longer be using it.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Works basically the same way, just larger file size limit. Shame it's only for 24 hs.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Uguu.se is Free and Open SourceCatbox is Free and Proprietary
  4. ShotsShare icon

    ShotsShare

     7 likes

    ShotShare is an open source, self hosted, bare bones image posting/sharing platform, it was built to allow friends to upload screenshots and send links to their friends without the constant barrage of ads/extraneous features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    ShotsShare screenshot 1
     
  5. Filebin icon

    Filebin

     5 likes

    Convenient file sharing on the web, without registration. Simply upload files and share the URL. The files will expire automatically in one week.

    14 Filebin alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Filebin screenshot 1
     
  6. savmrl.it icon

    savmrl.it

     1 like

    savmrl.it is a link shortener, which permits you to take a long URL and creates a unique and shorter version of it, which redirects to the original URL when clicked.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Firefox
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Edge
    savmrl.it screenshot 1
     
  7. Linklog icon

    Linklog

     2 likes

    LinkLog is an URL Shortener and IP grabber that lets you see tons of info about a person just by telling them to press a link.

    56 Linklog alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • JavaScript
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
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  9. UrlHum icon

    UrlHum

     2 likes

    UrlHum provides advanced analytics data without ruining users experience and keeping their Privacy safe.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    UrlHum screenshot 1
     
  10. L

    ln -s

     1 like

    ln -s or lns is link-shortener like goo.gl simple and clean design provides a quick way to shorten a link

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    ln -s screenshot 1
     
  11. Gull icon

    Gull

     1 like

    Gull is a url shortener inspired by an outdated and not maintained shorterner, mnml! Developer aeolyus brought new life in this project and is ready to use on the website or self hospitable with Docker.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Docker
    • YunoHost
    • Self-Hosted
    Gull screenshot 1
     
  12. Slink icon

    Slink

     Like

    Slink is a self-hosted image sharing platform built with Symfony and SvelteKit?.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Slink screenshot 1
     
  13. Swush icon

    Swush

     1 like

    Swush is a secure, self-hosted full-stack media, files, and contents manager and personal dashboard built with Next.js, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, and other tools.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Swush screenshot 1
     
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