Encrypted storage

OnionShare

OnionShare is the no-third-party file transfer tool.

Website

onionshare.org

KYC

no KYC — Peer-to-peer file sharing software that runs a temporary Tor onion service on your machine; no accounts, no servers.

Status

active

Fiat on-ramp

no

Payment

—

Jurisdiction

independent open source

Founded

2014

Open source

yes

Custodial

no

Last verified

Jan 1, 2026

Sources

2

Overview

Strengths

• No third-party storage; recipients fetch directly from your machine over Tor.
• End-to-end Tor encryption is the transport.
• Supports drop-boxes, chats, and static-site hosting in addition to sharing.

Caveats

• Both sides must be online for transfer.
• You're the host, so you're the bandwidth.
• Not a backup tool; for transient sharing.
• Facts need re-verification by operator (last seeded 2026-01).

Verdict

OnionShare is the no-third-party file transfer tool. When you need to send something to someone without any operator in the path, this is the reference implementation. Not a storage product — a transfer one.

FAQ

Does OnionShare require KYC?

As of Jan 1, 2026, OnionShare does not require KYC for normal use. Peer-to-peer file sharing software that runs a temporary Tor onion service on your machine; no accounts, no servers.

What payment methods does OnionShare accept?

Payment methods are unspecified in our entry as of Jan 1, 2026.

Where is OnionShare based?

Operating jurisdiction listed as independent open source. This is best-known information; corporate structure can be opaque.

Sources

1. OnionShare docs · accessed Jan 1, 2026
2. OnionShare source · accessed Jan 1, 2026

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