HearthWire Alternatives

Apps similar to HearthWire include LocalSend, which is free and open source. Other options are Syncthing, KDE Connect, Resilio Sync and AirDroid. You can choose from more than 10 Large File Transfer Services like HearthWire for Android, Windows, Linux, iPhone and Mac.

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  1. LocalSend icon
     512 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.

    160 LocalSend alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Chocolatey
    • Mac
    • Homebrew
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Obtainium
    • OpenAPK
    • Linux
    • AppImage
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Arch Linux
    • Nix Package Manager
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  2. Syncthing icon
     932 likes

    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.

    143 Syncthing alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Terminal
    • Cloudron
    • Termux
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  3. KDE Connect icon
     436 likes

    Empowers seamless interaction between devices, offering notifications, SMS replies, music control, file sharing, volume control, secure connections, and cross-platform compatibility.

    119 KDE Connect alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • KDE Plasma
    • F-Droid
    • Sailfish OS
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Chocolatey
    • OpenAPK
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  4. Resilio Sync  icon
     329 likes

    Resilio Sync allows you to automatically sync files between computers via secure, distributed technology (P2P bittorrent protocol).

    83 Resilio Sync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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  5. AirDroid icon
     284 likes

    A versatile platform offering remote control, file transfer, notification management, screen mirroring, and device syncing across platforms, enhancing productivity and security without the need for rooting or common network access.

    89 AirDroid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  6. GSConnect icon
     40 likes

    GSConnect is a complete implementation of KDE Connect especially for GNOME Shell with Nautilus, Chrome and Firefox integration. It does not rely on the KDE Connect desktop application and will not work with it installed.

    21 GSConnect alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • GNOME
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  7. Phone Link icon
     36 likes

    Phone Link is a syncing software developed by Microsoft to connect Windows PCs to your Android phone or iPhone to view notifications, make phone calls, use mobile apps amongst others – all right on your PC.

    57 Phone Link alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  8. Warpinator icon
     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.

    126 Warpinator alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  9. Samba icon
     65 likes

    Samba is the standard Windows interoperability suite of programs for Linux and Unix.

    18 Samba alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  10. Sharik icon
     16 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Snapcraft
    • F-Droid
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  11. AirDrop icon
     15 likes

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

    194 AirDrop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  12. Feem icon
     16 likes

    Share files offline. No servers. No cloud. No limits.

    176 Feem alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
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