Lufi

At a glance

• Editor score
  3.9 / 10
• Pricing
  Open source
• Best for
  Self-hosters needing encrypted, expiring file drops
• Paid from
  Free
• Facts checked
  23 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Encrypts files in the browser before they reach the server
  • Supports configurable expiry, passwords and burn-after-reading
  • Offers Docker, Ansible and Terraform deployment options

• Where it doesn't

  • Requires self-hosting rather than a vendor-hosted service
  • Support is listed through documentation only
  • Listed integrations are limited to LDAP and OpenStack Swift

Our verdict on Lufi

Lufi is AGPL-licensed file-sharing software for uploading and sharing files through a web interface, with CLI clients also available for transfers. It suits teams that want to run file transfers on their own infrastructure and control how long files remain available. Browser-side encryption means files are encrypted before upload, and the server does not receive their contents or the encryption key. Administrators can configure maximum file size and expiration delays, as well as optional password protection and burn-after-reading mode.

Lufi is open-source and self-hosted rather than a vendor-hosted paid service, so its fit depends on whether an organization can operate its own deployment. Deployment options include Docker, Ansible and Terraform, and storage backends can be configured. Authentication can be set up with LDAP, htpasswd or HTTP headers. The listed integrations are LDAP and OpenStack Swift; the product also provides API access. These options make Lufi relevant to organizations with existing infrastructure and authentication requirements, but it is a more infrastructure-focused choice than a hosted file-transfer service.

Its core strength is a focused set of controls around file confidentiality and availability: browser-side encryption, configurable limits and expiry, optional passwords, and burn-after-reading. Those controls are administrator-configured rather than fixed by a shared service plan. Support is listed through documentation, so teams that need direct support channels should weigh that before choosing it. Lufi is a fit for small, mid-market and enterprise organizations willing to manage deployment; teams seeking a vendor-hosted service or broader listed integrations should consider another option.

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Lufi pricing

Lufi fact sheet

Lufi integrations

Lufi lists 2 integrations on its own site.

• LDAP
• OpenStack Swift

Alternatives to Lufi

• Progress MOVEit TransferA compliance-focused managed file transfer service for regulated organizations.9.3
• AWS Transfer FamilyA broad, usage-priced managed transfer service for teams built around AWS.9.2
• IBM Sterling Secure File TransferA multiprotocol transfer platform for organizations coordinating secure file flows across partner networks.9.1

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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