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

    19 Software Data Cable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  2. 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Linux
    • 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. 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
     
  5. 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

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  6. dropadoo icon
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    Save time and clicks when you just quickly need to send attachments to frequently used recipients or platforms.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. YDRAY icon
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    Send and share large and big files up to 10 GB for free.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. Ravero icon
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    Tired of the standard 2GB limit on other file-sharing platforms? Ravero is a modern, blazing-fast, and highly secure alternative designed for professionals, creatives, and everyday users who need to send large files without the hassle.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. 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
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. TransP2P icon
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    TransP2P lets you send files directly from one device to another using nothing more than a web browser. No cloud storage, no server upload, no sign-up required.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. ClipSync is a browser-based clipboard sharing tool that lets you instantly copy text, images, and files between devices with no login or installation required.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. AirPipe icon
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    Self-hosted file transfer tool enabling peer-to-peer sending from CLI or browser using passphrases and WebRTC. Relay never accesses contents. Includes mailbox mode for temporary encrypted storage, requires no account, and supports large file exchanges securely.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
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