AirDrop Alternatives

AirDrop is described as 'With AirDrop, you can wirelessly send documents, photos, videos, websites, map locations, and more to a nearby iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac' and is an app in the file sharing category. There are more than 100 alternatives to AirDrop for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Web-based, Mac and Linux apps. The best AirDrop alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AirDrop are Syncthing, KDE Connect, OnionShare and Blip.

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  1. LocalSend icon

    LocalSend

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    LocalSend is a free, open-source, cross-platform file-sharing tool designed to securely share files and messages with nearby devices over your local network without needing an internet connection. Here are some of its key features:

    108 LocalSend alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Chocolatey
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    Comments about LocalSend as an Alternative to AirDrop
    Shaz Shah
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    I did try SnapDrop, but that was a hit and miss. Probably because it's a PWA (Progressive Web App).

    Found this in F-Droid and I have to say this is the best FOSS alternative to AirDrop. I do use it to share files with family as well as between my devices.

    One bit I really like is that you have to go into the app and be ready to receive a file, so that no-one can randomly send something to you.

    AdrienVR
    Positive
    0

    Very easy to use, very fast

    SearcherForAlternatives
    Positive
    0

    LocalSend is just the best cross-plateform alternative to Airdrop, free, open-source, works without internet, by LAN, portable, even on web browser

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks LocalSend is a great AirDrop alternative.

    • LocalSend is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to AirDrop.

    • LocalSend is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to AirDrop.

    • LocalSend is Free and Open SourceAirDrop is Free and Proprietary
    • LocalSend is Lightweight and Privacy focusedAirDrop is not according to our users
  2. Syncthing icon

    Syncthing

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    Open-source, peer-to-peer service offering encrypted file synchronization, ensuring data privacy and user-autonomy without relying on cloud storage or central servers, suitable for various uses.

    131 Syncthing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Termux
    • Terminal
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    • Syncthing is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to AirDrop.

    • Syncthing is Free and Open SourceAirDrop is Free and Proprietary
    • Syncthing is Lightweight and Privacy focusedAirDrop is not according to our users
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    KDE Connect

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    Empowers seamless interaction between devices, offering notifications, SMS replies, music control, file sharing, volume control, secure connections, and cross-platform compatibility.

    82 KDE Connect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • KDE Plasma
    • F-Droid
    • Sailfish OS
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Chocolatey
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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    Comments about KDE Connect as an Alternative to AirDrop
    Shaz Shah
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    KDE Connect is a brilliant application, but I wouldn't consider this a direct AirDrop alternative. The use case for this is to register a device to get a Apple-like experience between your computer and smartphone (see messages, share clipboard, share documents). You cannot share files with other people's devices (with a different OS).

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    • KDE Connect is Free and Open SourceAirDrop is Free and Proprietary
    • KDE Connect is Privacy focused and LightweightAirDrop is not according to our users
  5. OnionShare icon

    OnionShare

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    OnionShare is an open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network.

    63 OnionShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Snapcraft
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  6. Blip icon

    Blip

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    Send anything in a click. Blip lets you send any size files and folders fast by maximizing your speed and keeping your progress if you lose connection.

    35 Blip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Main screen of the Blip app for Windows in Dark Mode
     
  7. Send icon

    Send

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    Send lets you share files with end-to-end encryption and a link that automatically expires. So you can keep what you share private and make sure your stuff doesn’t stay online forever.

    101 Send alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
    Send screenshot 1
     

    • Send is the most popular Web-based alternative to AirDrop.

    • Send is Free and Open SourceAirDrop is Free and Proprietary
    • Send is Privacy focusedAirDrop is not according to our users
  9. PairDrop icon

    PairDrop

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    Local file sharing in your browser. Inspired by Apple's AirDrop. Fork of Snapdrop.

    70 PairDrop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    Comments about PairDrop as an Alternative to AirDrop
    Sitric
    Positive
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    Really powerful and easy to use. Just need a browser to use it. Open source and perfect for just getting files from one device to another on your local network. Supports transferring files over the internet as well (public rooms). Overall really really useful piece of software that I use at home and at work all the time.

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    • PairDrop is Free and Open SourceAirDrop is Free and Proprietary
    • PairDrop is Lightweight and Privacy focusedAirDrop is not according to our users
  10. RetroShare icon

    RetroShare

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    RetroShare is a open source cross-platform, private and secure decentralized communication system. It lets you to securely chat, share photos, videos, and more, using OpenPGP to authenticate peers and .

    136 RetroShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • OpenSSL
    • OpenPGP
    Network tab with contact list and broadcast subtab open. The subtab shows text and image sent by one contact to all connected contacts.
     
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    Pushbullet

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    Share links, files, photos, lists, and notes between phone and desktop, mirror notifications, manage messages, and sync clipboard with multiple platforms or friends using basic or advanced features, including real-time transfers and encryption.

    66 Pushbullet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    WeTransfer

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    Effortlessly share files up to 2 GB for free with secure, straightforward transfers for photos, videos, and more. Upgrade to WeTransfer Plus for $12/month to send up to 20 GB with enhanced security, extended access, and password protection, making it ideal for professionals and frequent users.

    245 WeTransfer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Homepage
     
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    Wormhole

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    Simple, private file sharing

    Wormhole lets you share files up to 10GB with end-to-end encryption and a link that automatically expires. So you can keep what you share private and make sure your stuff doesn't stay online forever.

    115 Wormhole alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • WebApps
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