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. Transfer icon
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    A simple local file server app for Android. Download and upload files quickly across devices over Wi-Fi — no cables, no cloud.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  2. Debloatfy icon
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    A minimalist macOS app built with SwiftUI for file transfers and app management between macOS and Android devices via ADB.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    WarpShare is an application that enables file transfers from Android devices to Macbooks using Apple's AirDrop technology, developed by the creators of the MoKee custom ROM.

    15 WarpShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
     
  4. Palmr. icon
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    Palmr. is an open-source file-sharing platform focused on privacy and security. It enables users to upload, manage, and share files with features like password protection, custom links, and access control without tracking or limitations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. WebWormhole icon
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    SEND FILES FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Go (Programming Language)
     
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    QRServ takes any selected file on your device and makes it available through its own HTTP server at an unused port number. The selected file can then be downloaded via web browser on another device or software that allows file downloads over HTTP from QR codes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  7. Jumpshare icon
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    Jumpshare is fast file sharing built into the menu bar. Just drag a file to the Jumpshare icon in the menu bar and a link will be copied to your clipboard instantly, ready to be shared. If you’re looking for a more personal way to share your files, you can email them directly...

    149 Jumpshare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
     
  8. MacDroid icon
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    MacDroid is the android file manager for Mac that allows you to easily manage all the files stored on your phone, no matter the brand. Manage Android devices with the touch of a button and edit all of your photos on the go, without downloading them on your computer.

    25 MacDroid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Roamit icon
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    With Roamit, you can send the webpage you're reading, or something that's on your clipboard, to your PC, mobile or even your Xbox¹, it'll open immediately. Furthermore, you can transfer your photos and files² as fast as possible, via local Wi-Fi network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
  10. ezshare icon
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    ezshare is a simple file server that lets you easily share many big files like photos and videos with friends (or between your devices) over a local network without requiring an internet connection. It starts an HTTP server that lists all files and directories in the directory...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. LAN-Share icon
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    LAN Share is a cross platform local area network file transfer application, built using Qt GUI framework. It can be used to transfer a whole folder, one or more files, large or small immediately without any additional configuration.

    60 LAN-Share alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. Zapya icon
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    Zaypa is a cross-platform transferring and sharing!

    Using Zaypa will allow you to transfer files from Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows Phone, Tizen, PC, and Mac computers in an instant. Zapya is super easy to use and supports multiple languages! File sharing has never been simpler.

    29 Zapya alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
     
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