Send (self-hosted, free)

Send is a community fork of Mozilla's Firefox Send, for sharing files by link. You can self-host it for free under the MPL-2.0 license.

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Send (self-hosted, free) is a productivity and SaaS perk from Send, free to self-host (MPL-2.0), with no funding required.

Value
Free
Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan

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What you get

Inside Send (self-hosted, free)

Send is a fork of Mozilla's Firefox Send. Mozilla's branding is removed so you can legally self-host it. It is kept compatible with the ffsend command line tool, and a Docker image is provided in the repository.

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Free open source software with no end date.
Other requirements
You run the server yourself. A Docker image is provided in the repository.
How to claim

How to apply for Send (self-hosted, free)

Steps to apply
  1. 1Run it on your own server with the Docker image in the repository.
  2. 2No application is needed.
Good to know: Plans read on github.com/timvisee/send on October 29, 2026.
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Questions

Send (self-hosted, free): common questions

What do you get with Send (self-hosted, free)?

Send (self-hosted, free) is free to self-host (MPL-2.0).

Who qualifies for Send (self-hosted, free)?

Send (self-hosted, free) is open to any startup, with no funding required. You run the server yourself. A Docker image is provided in the repository.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Send (self-hosted, free)?

No. Send (self-hosted, free) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Send (self-hosted, free)?

Run it on your own server with the Docker image in the repository. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use Send (self-hosted, free), and does it expire?

Free open source software with no end date.

Is Send (self-hosted, free) available outside the US?

Send (self-hosted, free) is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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