Send
A self-hosted Photos & File Management app you can run on your own server.
Send is an open, self-hosted file and photo management application — you install it on your own hardware and keep full control of your data. Because it runs on infrastructure you control, your data stays with you and there is no subscription required to keep using it.
Development happens in the open on GitLab; the repository has collected 307 stars so far. Repository activity was last recorded on Jul 1, 2025, and the project is classed as quiet / legacy in our snapshot.
Before you switch
File and photo tools hold irreplaceable data, so plan backups before you migrate. Test the mobile auto-upload with a small album, confirm how duplicates are handled, and make sure you understand where files are stored on disk — plain folders are easier to rescue than opaque databases.
Like every project listed on SelfHosted, Send is developed in the open — you can read the code, follow development, and even contribute. Check the system requirements and the project’s own documentation linked on this page before installing.