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, Windows, Android, 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 Send.

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  1. 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.

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  3. 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

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. 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
     
  5. Horizon Send is a secure file sharing service that uses XChaCha20 end-to-end zero-knowledge encryption to protect your files.

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    • Online
     
  6. 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
     
  7. Quick Share for Linux is an unofficial, open-source Linux desktop app that brings Google Nearby/Quick Share-style file sharing to Linux through a native system tray experience. It lets you discover nearby devices, send files directly over local peer-to-peer connections, and...

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    • Linux
     
  8. 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)
     
  9. SafeDrop is a privacy-first file transfer tool that lets you send files securely without creating an account. Files are encrypted on your device before upload using end-to-end encryption — the server never sees your data.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Easiest and fastest way to share text, images or any files from your phone to your computer or phones.

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    Platforms

    • Android
     
  11. Winpinator is an independent Windows adaptation of Warpinator, developed from the ground up in C++.

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    • Windows
     
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