# Pingvin Share X

Pingvin Share X is an actively maintained fork of Pingvin Share and an open-source, self-hosted WeTransfer alternative that creates time-limited, password-protected links for private file transfers. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/1361/pingvin-share-x

## Description

Pingvin Share X is an actively maintained fork of Pingvin Share and an open-source, self-hosted WeTransfer alternative that creates time-limited, password-protected links for private file transfers.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Unraid.

## Health score

36/100 (Low), based on 5 of 5 factors.
- Maintained: 0 (GitHub repository is archived)
- Popular: 73 (4,660 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 35 (1 install platform, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 95 (512 MB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)
- Security check: 20 (1 serious finding, 21 minor, CI, tests)

## Security check

1 serious finding: Uses fast-xml-parser 4.4.1, which has a known critical vulnerability.
Automated checks on commit d5906ad, 19 Oct 2026. Not an audit.

## Links

- Documentation: https://stonith404.github.io/pingvin-share/
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/smp46/pingvin-share-x
- Official website: https://stonith404.github.io/pingvin-share/
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/pingvin-share-x-047boca19986di?q=Pingvin-Share-X
- GitHub: https://github.com/smp46/pingvin-share-x

## Common questions

### Do recipients need accounts to use Pingvin Share X?

No, Pingvin Share is described as a file-transfer option where recipients do not need accounts.

### Can Pingvin Share X be run behind Caddy with automatic HTTPS?

Yes, one self-hoster built Pingvin Share X behind Caddy with automatic HTTPS.

## Alternatives

- Air Delivery
- Bitwarden Send: A secure and ephemeral way to transmit sensitive information to anyone.
- LocalSend: Free open-source tool offers secure, end-to-end encrypted file and message sharing over local networks across major desktop and mobile oper…
- Pixeldrain: Free online platform for efficient sharing of any type of file instantly with a simple upload process supporting rich media previews.
- Send: Send is a file sharing app that creates encrypted, automatically expiring links so users can share temporary files with others.
- Send Anywhere: Instantly share any file type or size across Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux via peer-to-peer transfer, requiring no signup, cloud st…
- SwissTransfer: Send up to 50GB securely and for free.
- ToffeeShare: Enables you to share files with anyone directly from your computer or phone.
- Uguu.se: Uguu is a simple to use free file hosting service where files get deleted after 3 days.
- WeTransfer: File-sharing platform for sending presentations, photos, videos & docs.
- Wormhole: Peer-to-Peer file sharing with auto-expiring links.

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