Catch! Alternatives

Catch! is described as 'With Catch! and DAEMON Tools, you can transfer files from Android to PC, backup photos from iPhone, import photos from iOS to PC and view the content of the remote device in real-time' and is an app in the backup & sync category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Catch! for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Linux, Mac and Android Tablet apps. The best Catch! alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Catch! are PairDrop, Snapdrop, Croc and Warpinator.

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Catch! alternatives are mainly Large File Transfer Services but may also be Peer-to-Peer File Sharings or Photo Sharing Apps.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Catch!.
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With Catch! and DAEMON Tools, you can transfer files from Android to PC, backup photos from iPhone, import photos from iOS to PC and view the content of the remote device in real-time.

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Catch! alternatives page was last updated Feb 14, 2023
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  1. LocalSend icon
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    LocalSend

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    LocalSend is a free, open-source, cross-platform file-sharing tool designed to securely share files and messages with nearby devices over your local network without needing an internet connection. Here are some of its key features:

    85 LocalSend alternatives
    LocalSend screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Secure File Sharing
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Large File Transfer
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  LAN
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Decentralized
    10.  Works Offline
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    • LocalSend is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Catch!.

    • LocalSend is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Catch!.

    • LocalSend is Free and Open SourceCatch! is Free and Proprietary
    • LocalSend is Lightweight, Privacy focused and DecentralizedCatch! is not according to our users
  2. PairDrop icon
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    PairDrop

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    Local file sharing in your browser. Inspired by Apple's AirDrop. Fork of Snapdrop.

    55 PairDrop alternatives
    PairDrop screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    PairDrop screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Secure File Sharing
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  WebRTC
    7.  Decentralized
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Multiple languages
    PairDrop iconCatch! Icon

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    • PairDrop is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Catch!.

    • PairDrop is Free and Open SourceCatch! is Free and Proprietary
    • PairDrop is Lightweight, Decentralized and Privacy focusedCatch! is not according to our users
  4. Snapdrop icon
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    Snapdrop

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    An open source alternative to AirDrop. Activates peers by web, transfers files on LAN.

    57 Snapdrop alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Snapdrop Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  Secure File Sharing
    4.  Progressive Web App
    5.  WebRTC
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  5. Croc icon
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    Croc

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    croc is a tool I built to easily and securely transfer stuff from one computer to another.

    The only tool that is easily installed and used on any platform, and has secure peer-to-peer transferring, and has the capability to resume broken transfers.

    85 Croc alternatives
    Croc screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Secure File Sharing
    2.  Data transfer
    3.  File Sending
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  Multi Platform
    6.  Local network sharing
    7.  Command line interface
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Portable
    11.  Password protection
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  6. Warpinator icon
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    Warpinator

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    Warpinator is a free, open-source tool for sending and receiving files between computers that are on the same network. All you need do is install Warpinator on the computers, choose a group code, edit your firewalls if necessary, and that’s all.

    29 Warpinator alternatives
    Warpinator screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  LAN
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Cross-Platform
    Warpinator iconCatch! Icon

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  7. Magic Wormhole icon
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    Magic Wormhole

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    This package provides a library and a command-line tool named wormhole, which makes it possible to get arbitrary-sized files and directories (or short pieces of text) from one computer to another.

    63 Magic Wormhole alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python

    Magic Wormhole Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Peer-To-Peer
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  9. Dukto R6 icon
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    Dukto R6

     78 likes
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    Dukto is an easy file transfer tool designed for LAN use. Use it in everyday work to transfer files from one PC to another, without worrying about users, permissions, operating systems, protocols, clients, servers and so on… Just start dukto on the two PCs and transfer files and...

    44 Dukto R6 alternatives
    Dukto R6 screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • Symbian S60
    • Android Tablet

    Dukto R6 Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Drag and Drop
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    Discontinued

    The project is no longer maintained. Last version, released in 2013 can be still downloaded on the official website

    Dukto R6 iconCatch! Icon

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  10. Sharik icon
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    Sharik

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    Sharik is an open-source, cross-platform solution for sharing files via Wi-Fi or Mobile Hotspot.

    78 Sharik alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Snapcraft
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Wi-Fi Direct
    Sharik iconCatch! Icon

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  11. SHAREit icon
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    SHAREit

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    SHAREit - An inter-phone transmission tool that has zero network traffic; Works even without internet connection and 60x faster than Bluetooth.

    114 SHAREit alternatives
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    +4
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • KaiOS

    SHAREit Features

    1.  Optimized for Windows
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  12. AirDrop icon
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    AirDrop

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

    117 AirDrop alternatives
    AirDrop screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    AirDrop Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Wireless
    4.  Integrated into iOS
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    +1
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  13. Send files to TV icon
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    Send files to TV

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    Send files to tv is a simple application to connect your Smart Tv android, your android mobile device and your personal computer. It allows you to fastly and easily share movies, tv show or ANY files between these devices through your local network.

    31 Send files to TV alternatives
    Send files to TV screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Android TV
    • Aptoide
    • Fire TV
    • Roku
    Send files to TV screenshot 1
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    +5
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    Send files to TV Features

    1.  File Sending
    2.  Sideload apps
    3.  Android tv
    4.  Install APK
    5.  Secure File Sharing
    Send files to TV iconCatch! Icon

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  14. LanXchange icon
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    LanXchange

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    A simple tool for spontaneous, local network file transfers.

    78 LanXchange alternatives
    Windows
    Android

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Portable
    4.  Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Drag and Drop
    7.  File Sending
    8.  LAN
    Discontinued

    Last GitHub commit in May 2021

    LanXchange iconCatch! Icon

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