snowshare
File and link sharing platform with URL shortening, code snippet sharing, and file uploads, featuring customizable expiration, privacy settings, and QR codes.
Maintained, but at a slower pace than the leaders in its category.
Commit activity more than 47% of tracked projects; popularity more than 7%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 87 |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v1.5.4 · 25 Sept 2026 |
| Repo updated | 25 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | CC0-1.0 |
| Built with | Nodejs, Docker |
Is snowshare actively maintained?
snowshare is under active development: 235 commits landed over the last 11 months, averaging roughly 38 commits a month in the most recent quarter.
The most recent tagged release, v1.5.4, shipped within the last month — a current, installable version exists today.
snowshare ranks #10 of 33 in File Transfer - Single-click & Drag-n-drop Upload, placing it mid-table for maintenance activity.
What snowshare actually does
Snowshare is a self-hosted platform designed for sharing files, short URLs, and text snippets. It includes features such as adjustable expiration times, privacy controls, and QR code generation for shared items.
Best fit: It suits small teams or individuals who want a single, self-hosted interface for handling quick file transfers, pastebin tasks, and link shortening.
Worth knowing: With a modest repository size and steady maintenance score, it may lack the extensive community support and plugin ecosystem found in more established alternatives.
Deployment notes
As a Node.js application packaged with Docker, you will typically need to configure persistent volumes for uploaded data and place it behind a reverse proxy to handle TLS termination.
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