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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Alternatives list

  1. Winpinator is an independent Windows adaptation of Warpinator, developed from the ground up in C++.

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. Leap Share lets you share Photos, Videos, Documents, Files etc and even text messages with blazing fast speed between your Android phone and PC over Wi-Fi. If your PC does not have Wi-Fi but has an ethernet connection, don't worry. We've got you covered.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
     
  3. Curato icon
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    Curato: File sharing app allowing transfers using 6-codes,torrents,public hosting,lockers and rooms - all end-to-end encrypted.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. Dropwire icon
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    Free, open-source, peer-to-peer file transfer — send any file straight between devices, end-to-end encrypted, resumable, with no account and no server holding your data. Built on iroh. Desktop apps for Windows, macOS & Linux.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. AirPipe icon
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    Self-hosted file transfer tool enabling peer-to-peer sending from CLI or browser using passphrases and WebRTC. Relay never accesses contents. Includes mailbox mode for temporary encrypted storage, requires no account, and supports large file exchanges securely.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  6. dropadoo icon
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    Save time and clicks when you just quickly need to send attachments to frequently used recipients or platforms.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. Packet icon
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    An implementation of the Google Quick Share protocol to send and receive files to Android devices or another instance of Packet.

    18 Packet alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Linux Mobile
     
  8. Peer-to-peer sharing app for sending files and text instantly between devices on the same Wi-Fi, with privacy-focused encryption, no login or installs, no cloud or server storage, up to 25MB file support, and compatibility with any modern browser or device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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