Flying Carpet Alternatives

Flying Carpet is described as 'File transfer between Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows over ad hoc Wi-Fi. No network infrastructure required, just two devices with Wi-Fi chips in close range' and is an app. There are more than 50 alternatives to Flying Carpet for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, Web-based, Mac and Linux apps. The best Flying Carpet alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Flying Carpet are KDE Connect, Blip, OnionShare and Send.

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    Blaze is a file sharing progressive web app(PWA) that allows users to transfer files between multiple devices. It works similar to SHAREit or the Files app by Google but uses web technologies to eliminate the process of installing native apps for different devices and operating...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Blaze File Sharing is the most popular SaaS alternative to Flying Carpet.

    • Blaze File Sharing is Free and Open SourceFlying Carpet is Freemium and Open Source
  2. Tresorit Send icon
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    Tresorit Send brings secure file sharing to your fingertips. Encrypted sharing with links helps to replace attachments and unreliable file transfer sites.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. NitroShare icon
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    A network file-sharing application that makes sending a file to another machine on the local network as easy as dragging-and-dropping.

    110 NitroShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  4. Instant.io icon
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    Download/upload files using the WebTorrent protocol (BitTorrent over WebRTC). This is a beta.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Arc is a seamless, secure and cross-platform file sharing service by Quadren. Arc aims to recreate the magic of Airdrop between your own devices, but without the platform limitations. Arc works perfectly between your phone, laptop and desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  6. OpenDrop icon
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    OpenDrop is a command-line tool that allows sharing files between devices directly over Wi-Fi. Its unique feature is that it is protocol-compatible with Apple AirDrop which allows to share files with Apple devices running iOS and macOS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  7. LiberDrop icon
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    LiberDrop is a convenient and efficient service designed to simplify the process of transferring files between different devices. Whether you're looking to send documents, photos, or entire folders, LiberDrop makes it easy to securely transfer your files with just a few...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  8. Ubidrop icon
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    "Airdrop on Android? With this app you can quickly transfer files from your Android to your Mac". Stop sending files to yourself via email or Whatsapp. No need to upload to the cloud any more. Ubidrop makes sharing files across Mac and Android seamless.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
    • Ubidrop is the most popular commercial alternative to Flying Carpet.

    • Ubidrop is Paid and ProprietaryFlying Carpet is Freemium and Open Source
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    Warpinator for Android is an unofficial port of Linux Mint's file sharing tool of the same name. It is fully compatible with the original protocol and allows for easy transfer of files between Android and Linux devices.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  10. TrebleShot icon
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    Send and receive files over available connections Share your videos and songs within the application There is no limit.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  11. elapp icon
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    Elapp let's you send files to mobile and desktop devices near you. Send photos and videos to friends nearby super fast without losing quality.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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