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. FlowingEdge icon
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    FlowingEdge is a family of applications designed to send large files directly from the sender to the recipients.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Linux
    • Android Tablet
     
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    Connect PC, Mac, Android phones, iPhone. Send contents including messages, files, photos, video etc. wirelessly at lightning fast speed (up to 300Mb/s).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  3. Curato icon
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    Curato: File sharing app allowing transfers using 6-codes,torrents,public hosting,lockers and rooms - all end-to-end encrypted.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. portal CLI icon
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    portal is a fast and secure file transfer utility for sending files from one computer to any other computer. All communication beyond the initial client handshake is encrypted. If the sender and receiver can reach each other directly, the file transfer involves no servers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. shoutr icon
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    Shoutr is an easy to use wireless solution which allows users to transfer data of any kind between Android powered devices. What is unique about this solution is that it works without an internet connection or pre-existing network infrastructure.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  6. PlikShare icon
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    Self-hosted file sharing platform with unlimited users, flexible storage options (local disk or S3), and secure external collaboration features. Own your data, control your infrastructure.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  7. YDRAY icon
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    Send and share large and big files up to 10 GB for free.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. DropLapse icon
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    A simple file sharing service with automatic expiration. No signups, no tracking, and files delete themselves after download or a set time.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Horizon Send is a secure file sharing service that uses XChaCha20 end-to-end zero-knowledge encryption to protect your files.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Fladrop icon
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    Fladrop lets you share files between devices easily, simplifies the process of transfer files from mobile to desktop. No plugins or applications are needed, just scan, connect, send.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Easiest and fastest way to share text, images or any files from your phone to your computer or phones.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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