Giver Alternatives

Giver is described as 'Simple file sharing desktop application. Other people running Giver on your network are automatically discovered and you can send files to them by simply dragging the files to their photo or icon shown in Giver' and is an app in the file sharing category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Giver for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Android, Mac and Android Tablet apps. The best Giver alternative is Syncthing, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Giver are Warpinator, Dukto R6, Sharik and AirDrop.

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  1. Syncthing icon

    Syncthing

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    Open-source, peer-to-peer service offering encrypted file synchronization, ensuring data privacy and user-autonomy without relying on cloud storage or central servers, suitable for various uses.

    131 Syncthing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Termux
    • Terminal
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    • Syncthing is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Giver.

    • Syncthing is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Giver.

    • Syncthing is Free and Open SourceGiver is also Free and Open Source
    • Syncthing is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGiver is not according to our users
  2. Warpinator icon

    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.

    87 Warpinator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Warpinator is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Giver.

    • Warpinator is Free and Open SourceGiver is also Free and Open Source
    • Warpinator is Privacy focused and LightweightGiver is not according to our users
  4. Dukto R6 icon

    Dukto R6

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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...

    46 Dukto R6 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • Symbian S60
    • Android Tablet
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    Very quick and easy to use, not great for sending multiple folders at once

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Dukto R6 is Free and Open SourceGiver is also Free and Open Source
  5. Sharik icon

    Sharik

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

    109 Sharik alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Snapcraft
    • F-Droid
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  6. AirDrop icon

    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.

    137 AirDrop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. LanXchange icon

    LanXchange

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    Facilitates cross-platform file and folder transfers over local networks between Windows, Mac, Linux PCs, and Android, requiring no setup or accounts, with automatic device detection, real-time discovery of shared files, fast transfer speeds, and privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    NitroShare

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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
    Wizard
     
  10. OpenDrop icon

    OpenDrop

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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
     
  11. Warpinator for Android icon

    Warpinator for Android

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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
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  12. rDrop icon

    rDrop

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    Send files from one device to another by scanning a QR code. No compression, No size limit, Secure and Fast! Like AirDrop, but works on any device, OS or platform!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • rDrop is the most popular Web-based alternative to Giver.

    • rDrop is Free and ProprietaryGiver is Free and Open Source
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    ShareMe

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    ShareMe, previously Mi Drop, is an ad-free P2P file transfer tool that works without connecting to the internet

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  14. WIFIDrop icon

    WIFIDrop

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    Local peer-to-peer file transfer via WIFI.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Windows
    • Android
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