pcp
The premium Open Source alternative to WeTransfer
🎯 Best for:Direct terminal-to-terminal file transfers without cloud intermediaries.
What is pcp?
A decentralized alternative to WeTransfer or SCP for direct peer-to-peer file sharing. It utilizes libp2p for NAT traversal and end-to-end encryption, eliminating the need for intermediate storage servers.
Tech Stack
GoFile Mgmt & Sharing
Why pcp?
- • No server infrastructure needed
- • End-to-end encryption by default
- • Works across NAT and firewalls
Limitations
- • Both parties must be online
- • CLI only interface
- • Speed limited by peer bandwidth
1/29/2026
Last Update
57
Forks
19
Issues
Apache-2.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on WeTransfer)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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