AirLan Alternatives

Apps similar to AirLan include LocalSend, which is free and open source. Other options are PairDrop, WeTransfer and AirDrop. In total there are four Large File Transfer Services like AirLan for iPad, Mac, iPhone, the web and Android.

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  1. LocalSend icon

    LocalSend

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    Open-source solution providing encrypted, peer-to-peer file and message sharing across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS without internet access, using only local networks. No setup required, ensuring privacy with no cloud involvement or external servers.

    164 LocalSend alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Chocolatey
    • Mac
    • Homebrew
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Obtainium
    • OpenAPK
    • Linux
    • AppImage
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Arch Linux
    • Nix Package Manager
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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  2. PairDrop icon

    PairDrop

     61 likes

    Browser-based peer-to-peer file sharing for images, documents, and text that works on all systems, including Android, iOS, Linux, and Windows. Enables quick transfers in local networks or Wi-Fi without installation or registration, preserving original file quality.

    112 PairDrop alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    PairDrop screenshot 1
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  4. WeTransfer icon

    WeTransfer

     114 likes

    File-sharing platform for transferring files like presentations, photos, videos & docs. Free plan allows 3 GB/month, while Starter (300 GB) and Ultimate/Teams plans offer custom branding, malware scanning & transfer recovery. Teams plan supports up to 25 members. Upgrade for unlimited transfers & more features.

    311 WeTransfer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Mac
    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU
    WeTransfer screenshot 1
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  5. AirDrop icon

    AirDrop

     15 likes

    With AirDrop, you can wirelessly send documents, photos, videos, websites, map locations, and more to a nearby iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac.

    198 AirDrop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
    AirDrop screenshot 1
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