Beam-It Alternatives

Alternatives list

1. 

   

   LocalSend

    517 likes

   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

   • Free
   • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Chocolatey
   • Mac
   • Homebrew
   • iPhone
   • iPad
   • Android
   • Android Tablet
   • F-Droid
   • Obtainium
   • OpenAPK
   • Linux
   • AppImage
   • Flatpak
   • Flathub
   • Snapcraft
   • Arch Linux
   • Nix Package Manager

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

   +5

   

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2. 

   

   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.

   113 PairDrop alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Self-Hosted
   • Cloudron

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

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4. 

   

   AlterSend

    28 likes

   Encrypted peer-to-peer file transfers between devices with no size limits, no cloud storage, and no servers involved. Simple pairing via QR or code, supporting large files and folders across devices, all without sign-up, accounts, or personal data required.

   29 AlterSend alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • Russia

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • iPhone

   • Russia

   

   

   

   +2

   

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5. 

   

   Wormhole

    48 likes

   Private file sharing platform with end-to-end encryption & auto-expiring links. Generates links in under 2 seconds with peer-to-peer transfers. Additional features include QR codes, multi-language support & custom expiration settings. Supports Tor Browser & clipboard file sharing.

   171 Wormhole alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Online

   • United States

   

   

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6. 

   

   iyox Wormhole

    15 likes

   An Android Client for the magic-wormhole protocol.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Large File Transfer
   • Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

   Platforms

   • Android
   • F-Droid

   

   

   

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8. 

   

   SwissTransfer

    38 likes

   Secure and free data transfer service that lets you send up to 50GB. No registration required, with download links valid for 30 days. Share files via email or link, with optional password protection. Data is stored in Switzerland, complying with GDPR, ensuring secure sharing for individuals and businesses.

   165 SwissTransfer alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • Switzerland

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Google Chrome

   • Switzerland

   

   

   

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9. 

   

   DashBeam (Previously AltSendme)

    12 likes

   Peer-to-peer tool for fast, encrypted transfers of files and folders between platforms without using the cloud or accounts, supporting unlimited sizes, resumable sends, paired devices, ticket-based sharing, BLAKE3 integrity, NAT traversal, and broadcast.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • India

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • Self-Hosted

   • India

   

   

   

   +9

   

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10. 

    

    Warpinator

     23 likes

    Allows secure, high-speed file transfers across multiple devices on a local network, requires installation on each device, supports auto-detection, port selection, custom codes, and offers a themeable, easy-to-use interface requiring no server configuration.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application type

    • Large File Transfer

    Origin

    • Ireland
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    • Ireland
    • EU

    

    

    

    +1

    

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11. 

    

    Nothing Warp

     6 likes

    Nothing Warp is a lightweight browser extension that helps you move files, links, copied text and images between your computer and your Android phone.

    79 Nothing Warp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Large File Transfer

    Origin

    • United Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome

    • United Kingdom

    

    

    

    +3

    

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12. 

    

    Air Delivery

     8 likes

    Provides instant and private peer-to-peer file transfers using a unique flight code, no login or ads, no file size limits, secure connections, direct browser use, and cross-platform support, while prioritizing privacy by not storing files on external servers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Large File Transfer
    • Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

    Platforms

    • Online

    

    

    

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13. 

    

    Croc

     25 likes

    Facilitates encrypted peer-to-peer file sharing across major platforms using unique code phrases for authentication, ensuring end-to-end security, resumable transfers, direct device pairing without accounts, no external data storage, and simple installation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Large File Transfer
    • Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux

    • United States

    

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14. 

    

    Send Anywhere

     111 likes

    Share unlimited files of any size or type instantly across Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux using peer-to-peer transfer, no login or signup required, a one-time six-digit code pairs devices, enabling secure, real-time, direct device-to-device file sharing.

    281 Send Anywhere alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Large File Transfer

    Origin

    • South Korea

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Kindle Fire

    • South Korea

    

    

    

    +5

    

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