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. TangoShare icon
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    TangoShare is a peer-to-peer file sharing tool that transfers files directly between devices with no middle servers and end-to-end encryption for complete privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Transfer on LAN is a software that allows multiple users to transfer files (or folders) on a local network. It is cross-platform and requires no configuration.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Use WiFi+Transfer App on your mobile devices and add mobile devices you want to consolidate in the WiFi network to DriveSpan App. WiFi+Transfer App also lets you sync photos, video, and music* between Nero MediaHome on your PC and your smartphone or tablet, and vice versa.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  4. Arbore icon
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    Arbore is a free and open-source file sharing application that enables you to send your pictures, documents, files to your contacts privately and without limits.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    O&O FileDirect makes it possible to share an unlimited number of files without having to load them in the cloud. This way your confidential files are never out of your hands. You maintain complete control over who gets to see them.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    MobiKin Transfer for Mobile is a top-notch phone transfer program for iOS, Android, Windows Phone, or BlackBerry users. With it, you can move contents between them freely and easily.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    Need to share some files with your colleagues or setup basic html website on your machine? It's very simple with Simple HTTP Server. Just click 'Start server' and choose a folder to share. The url already in your clipboard.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. FileShot.io icon
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    FileShot.io is a privacy-focused file sharing platform that offers zero-knowledge encryption, allowing users to share files up to 15GB for free without requiring an account. Files are encrypted client-side before upload, ensuring complete privacy.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Ease File Transfer is privacy focused, file sharing platform that helps users speedily, securely and conveniently send files. No ads, no sign-ups, end-to-end encryption, and you may share files with any person either through email or direct link safely.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    SmallCloud is a minimal, privacy-focused alternative to AirDrop, Snapdrop, and file-syncing tools — designed for anyone who just wants to send a file from one device to another with zero friction.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. MegaFile icon
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    MegaFile is a free tool to send and share large files easily. Enjoy unlimited cloud storage and advanced encryption. Your files are safe and accessible via secure download links — with no size limits, no subscriptions, and no hidden fees.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. Airclap icon
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    Welcome to Airclap, where file transfers are a joy, and time is never wasted. With no internet needed, seamless cross-platform compatibility, and blazing-fast speeds, Airclap revolutionizes how you share files.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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