XBackBone

Self-hosted file and media sharing with instant sharing tool support.

About XBackBone

XBackBone is a simple, lightweight, self-hosted platform for uploading and sharing files through clean short links with rich embeds. It previews images, video, audio, PDFs and code, supports local, S3, FTP and SFTP storage, deduplicates uploads by content, and generates one-click upload configurations for ShareX. Multi-user management, quotas, two-factor authentication and a REST API are built in, with no paid tier.

XBackBone website preview

Live preview of xbackbone.app via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.

XBackBone: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers file sharing, self hosted, sharex, open source — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 879 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

XBackBone pricing

Pricing model	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free access	Yes — fully free
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	xbackbone.app

XBackBone key facts

Category: Utilities & Security
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: file sharing, self hosted, sharex, open source
Official site: xbackbone.app

XBackBone FAQ

How much does XBackBone cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (xbackbone.app).

What is XBackBone used for?

Self-hosted file and media sharing with instant sharing tool support. Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: file sharing, self hosted, sharex, open source.

Where can I try XBackBone?

On its official site, xbackbone.app — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

XBackBone vs alternatives

	XBackBone	Chibisafe	ProjectSend	Safebucket
Pricing	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas	file sharing, self hosted, sharex, open source	file upload, file sharing, self hosted, open source	file sharing, client portal, self hosted, open source	file sharing, s3, self hosted, open source, sso
Official site	xbackbone.app	chibisafe.app	projectsend.org	docs.safebucket.io
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Listed

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About the Utilities & Security category

Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 879 tools. Alongside XBackBone, it includes BotWave, Garlic-Hub, Passwork, Passpack.

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Alternatives to XBackBone

Tools in the same Utilities & Security category that share focus areas with XBackBone — worth comparing before you commit:

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ProjectSend

Open-source client portal for private file sharing

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Safebucket

Open-source file sharing where files never touch your server

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AdGuard Home

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AliasVault

Password manager with built-in email aliases

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More in Utilities & Security

Comparing tools in the Utilities & Security category? These related listings are worth a look: BotWave — Broadcast FM radio with Raspberry Pi networks; Garlic-Hub — Open source digital signage CMS, self-hosted; Passwork — Self-hosted password and secrets manager for companies.