Campsend
open-source Alternative to WeTransfer
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What is Campsend?
Campsend is a lightweight file delivery tool that lets users send files with expiring links (30-day default), optional notes, and delivery tracking. Recipients access files via email link with no account or signup required, making it a simpler alternative to Dropbox and WeTransfer for one-to-one file sharing.
Campsend pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free: 15 deliveries/month, 2GB storage. Pro plan available with additional features (custom object storage, cover images). Self-hosted option is free.
Campsend pros
- Links expire automatically after 30 days; can be revoked instantly with no cleanup needed
- Recipients need no account, signup, or permissions—just click the email link
- Upload files once, reuse them across multiple deliveries without re-uploading
- Tracks delivery milestones: sent, opened, and download timestamps
- Personal branding on all delivery pages (name, logo, colors) across all plans
- API and MCP integration allows Claude and other clients to send files programmatically
- Optional replies feature lets recipients send files back from the same page
- Open-source and self-hosted option available with no storage or delivery limits
Campsend cons
- Free plan limited to 15 deliveries/month and 2GB storage; not suitable for shared folders or ongoing file syncing
- Fixed 30-day expiration time for links (cannot extend beyond 30 days on free tier)
- Storage and delivery limits remain unless upgrading or using own S3/R2/B2 bucket (Pro feature)
Frequently asked questions about Campsend
Do recipients need to create an account?
No. Recipients access files via a link in the email—no account, app, or signup required.
How long do delivery links last?
Links expire automatically after 30 days. You can revoke any link sooner by pressing a button.
Can you see when a file is opened or downloaded?
Yes. Campsend records when a delivery is first opened and when each file is first downloaded.
Can you reuse files across multiple deliveries?
Yes. Uploaded files stay in your library, so you can send the same file to multiple recipients without re-uploading.
Can recipients send files back to you?
Yes, if you turn on replies. Recipients can send files back from the same page they downloaded from.