onionshare

The premium Open Source alternative to SecureDrop

🎯 Best for:Maximum anonymity and security when sharing sensitive information.

What is onionshare?

A security-focused tool that uses the Tor network to share files, host websites, and chat anonymously. It eliminates the need for a central server by creating temporary Tor onion services directly on the sender's machine.

Tech Stack
PythonFile Mgmt & Sharing

Why onionshare?

  • Complete anonymity via Tor
  • No central server logs
  • Multi-functional (Share/Chat/Host)

Limitations

  • Slow transfer speeds
  • Requires Tor network
  • Sender must stay online
3/5/2026
Last Update
695
Forks
99
Issues
Other
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on SecureDrop)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
SAVE 100%

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