GhostFile Alternatives

GhostFile is described as 'Lightweight, one-time file upload server that automatically shuts down after handling an upload. It’s designed for quick, ephemeral file transfers and is distributed as a single, self-contained binary' and is an app in the backup & sync category. There are four alternatives to GhostFile for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Web-based, Self-Hosted, Python and Tor apps. The best GhostFile alternative is oshi.at, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GhostFile are GhostHub, Temp.sh and Securesha.re.

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GhostFile is a lightweight, one-time file upload server that automatically shuts down after handling an upload. It’s...

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GhostFile alternatives page was last updated Apr 24, 2025
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  1. oshi.at icon

    oshi.at

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    Anonymous file sharing / upload using a command-line or API client.

    90 oshi.at alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Tor
    oshi.at screenshot 1

    oshi.at Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2. Tor icon  Support for TOR
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  File Hosting

    oshi.at VS GhostFile

     

    • oshi.at is the most popular Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to GhostFile.

    • oshi.at is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GhostFile.

    • oshi.at is Free and Open SourceGhostFile is also Free and Open Source
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    GhostHub

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    GhostHub is a zero-setup, mobile-first media server you can run instantly and share over the internet. No accounts. No config. Just swipe through your own folder like it’s TikTok.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Python
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
    • Linux
    • Mac
    GhostHub screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Custom folders
    5.  Local server
    6.  Integrated Chat

    GhostHub VS GhostFile

     

    • GhostHub is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to GhostFile.

    • GhostHub is Free and Open SourceGhostFile is also Free and Open Source
    • GhostHub is Privacy focusedGhostFile is not according to our users
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    Temp.sh

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    Temporary File Upload. 3 days. 2GB Size Limit. CLI and ShareX Support.

    8 Temp.sh alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Temp.sh VS GhostFile

     

    • Temp.sh is the most popular Web-based alternative to GhostFile.

    • Temp.sh is Free and ProprietaryGhostFile is Free and Open Source
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    Securesha.re

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    Self-destructing, single-use file sharing. Max 7 days.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Securesha.re screenshot 1

    Securesha.re VS GhostFile

     
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