Overview
PicoShare is a dead-simple file sharing server written in Go that stores files in SQLite, requiring no external database or object storage. It generates direct-download links without any third-party trackers, ads, or compression. The web UI allows setting expiry dates and download limits per share. Ideal for self-hosters who want a frictionless drop-and-share workflow.
Where it falls short of Dropbox
- Single-user only; no multi-user accounts or team sharing features
- No file browsing, folder structures, or persistent storage management
- No mobile or desktop sync client; shares are one-directional links
- SQLite storage may not scale to large file volumes or high concurrency
We list the gaps honestly so you can decide if the trade-off is worth owning your data.
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