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FastSend

Open source

A Chinese-English browser-based peer-to-peer file transfer tool built on WebRTC that sends files and folders directly between devices.

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FastSend homepage screenshot
GitHub stars
1.3k
Last commit
3 days ago
Repository age
2 years
Licence
MIT
Self-hosted
Yes

About FastSend

FastSend is a file transfer tool that runs in the browser and uses WebRTC to send files directly between two devices. Because the transfer is peer to peer and encrypted, the data does not need to be uploaded to and downloaded from a central file host, which suits quick sharing between your own devices or with someone nearby.

It supports sending single files and whole folders, and directory synchronization, which relies on the modern File System API and HTTPS. On a local network it optimizes the connection for faster transfers. The interface is simple, available in Chinese and English, and can be installed as a progressive web app. A public instance is available online, and the README warns that some networks may block peer-to-peer connections.

The project is built with Nuxt 4, Vue, Pinia and TypeScript, with a Nitro server handling WebSocket signaling, and it is licensed under MIT. It can be self-hosted with Docker or Docker Compose and should sit behind a reverse proxy in production. The README notes that the official Docker Hub image is shouchenicu/fastsend and warns about third-party images.

Key features

  • Peer-to-peer encrypted file transfer
  • File and folder sending
  • Directory synchronization
  • Local network speed optimization
  • Chinese and English interface
  • Installable as a progressive web app

Good fit for

  • →Sending large files between your own devices
  • →Sharing folders without cloud uploads
  • →Hosting a private file transfer page
Built with
JavaScript
Tags
file-transfer
webrtc
p2p
file-sharing
nuxt
pwa
docker
encrypted
self-hosted

FastSend: questions and answers

What is FastSend used for?
FastSend is a Chinese-English browser-based peer-to-peer file transfer tool built on WebRTC that sends files and folders directly between devices. It is a good fit for sending large files between your own devices, sharing folders without cloud uploads and hosting a private file transfer page.
Is FastSend open source?
Yes. FastSend is open source under the MIT licence. Its source code is on GitHub at ShouChenICU/FastSend and is written mainly in JavaScript.
Is FastSend free?
Yes. FastSend is open source, so the software itself is free to use. A managed cloud version is also available.
Can I self-host FastSend?
Yes. FastSend can be self-hosted on your own server or infrastructure.
What is FastSend an alternative to?
FastSend is an open-source alternative to Send Anywhere and WeTransfer. Other open-source alternatives to Send Anywhere include Filedrop, PairDrop and EasyTransfer.
Is FastSend actively maintained?
Yes. The most recent commit to FastSend was on 29 September 2026. The project has 1.3k stars on GitHub.

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