AirDrop AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Large File Transfer Services for Linux

AirDrop is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux Large File Transfer Service alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to AirDrop and 18 are Large File Transfer Services available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux Large File Transfer Service alternatives to AirDrop are Syncthing, KDE Connect, OnionShare and RetroShare.

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  1. LocalSend icon

    LocalSend

     374 likes

    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:

    110 LocalSend alternatives

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    • 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
    Positive
    0

    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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    • 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

     876 likes

    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.

    132 Syncthing alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Termux
    • Terminal
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  4. KDE Connect icon

    KDE Connect

     383 likes

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

    83 KDE Connect alternatives

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    • 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
    Positive
    0

    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

     110 likes

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

    64 OnionShare alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

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

    RetroShare

     163 likes

    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 .

    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.
     
  7. Croc icon

    Croc

     25 likes

    croc is a tool I built to easily and securely transfer stuff from one computer to another.

    The only tool that is easily installed and used on any platform, and has secure peer-to-peer transferring, and has the capability to resume broken transfers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
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  9. Warpinator icon

    Warpinator

     20 likes

    Warpinator is a free, open-source tool for sending and receiving files between computers that are on the same network. All you need do is install Warpinator on the computers, choose a group code, edit your firewalls if necessary, and that’s all.

    89 Warpinator alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. Dukto R6 icon

    Dukto R6

     81 likes

    Dukto is an easy file transfer tool designed for LAN use. Use it in everyday work to transfer files from one PC to another, without worrying about users, permissions, operating systems, protocols, clients, servers and so on… Just start dukto on the two PCs and transfer files and...

    45 Dukto R6 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • Symbian S60
    • Android Tablet
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  11. Send Anywhere icon

    Send Anywhere

     109 likes

    A cross-platform file sharing service which allows users to easily share digital content peer-to-peer, in real-time, without cloud storage.

    219 Send Anywhere alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Kindle Fire
    Web (https://send-anywhere.com)
     
  12. Valent icon

    Valent

     13 likes

    Securely connect your devices to open files and links where you need them, get notifications when you need them, stay in control of your media and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    • KDE Connect
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  13. Lufi icon

    Lufi

     27 likes

    Lufi means Let's Upload that FIle. It's a E2E encrypted file sharing software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  14. GNOME Warp icon

    GNOME Warp

     12 likes

    Fast and secure file transfer via Magic Wormhole protocol.

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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