Instant.io Alternatives

Instant.io is described as 'Download/upload files using the WebTorrent protocol (BitTorrent over WebRTC). This is a beta' and is an app in the file sharing category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Instant.io for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Linux, Mac and Android apps. The best Instant.io alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Instant.io are MEGA, PairDrop, ShareDrop and Snapdrop.

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Instant.io alternatives are mainly Large File Transfer Services but may also be Torrent Clients or Cloud Storage Services.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Instant.io.
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Download/upload files using the WebTorrent protocol (BitTorrent over WebRTC). This is a beta.

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Instant.io alternatives page was last updated Jul 18, 2024
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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
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    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
    LocalSend iconInstant.io Icon

    LocalSend VS Instant.io

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    • LocalSend is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Instant.io.

    • LocalSend is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Instant.io.

    • LocalSend is Free and Open SourceInstant.io is also Free and Open Source
    • LocalSend is Lightweight, Privacy focused and DecentralizedInstant.io is not according to our users
  2. MEGA icon
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    MEGA

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    This cloud-storage service offers end-to-end encryption, selective synchronization, and shared folders without ads. Supports offline access, two-factor authentication, encrypted backup, a command-line interface, and dark mode for comfortable use.

    194 MEGA alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Top MEGA Features

    1.  File Sync
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  File Storage
    4.  AES Encryption
    5.  Support for Large File
    6.  Encrypted Backup
    7.  Shared Folders
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Two-factor Authentication
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Works Offline
    MEGA iconInstant.io Icon

    MEGA VS Instant.io

    Is MEGA a good alternative to Instant.io?
     

    • MEGA is the most popular Web-based alternative to Instant.io.

    • MEGA is Freemium and ProprietaryInstant.io is Free and Open Source
  4. 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
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    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.  Peer-To-Peer
    3.  No registration required
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  WebRTC
    7.  Decentralized
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Multiple languages
    PairDrop iconInstant.io Icon

    PairDrop VS Instant.io

    Is PairDrop a good alternative to Instant.io?
     

    • PairDrop is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Instant.io.

    • PairDrop is Free and Open SourceInstant.io is also Free and Open Source
    • PairDrop is Lightweight, Decentralized and Privacy focusedInstant.io is not according to our users
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    ShareDrop

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    ShareDrop is an HTML5 clone of the Apple AirDrop service. It allows you to transfer files directly between devices, without having to upload them to any server first. It uses WebRTC for secure peer-to-peer file transfer and Firebase for presence management and WebRTC signaling.

    98 ShareDrop alternatives
    ShareDrop screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • WebRTC

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  WebRTC
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  MIT License
    ShareDrop iconInstant.io Icon

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  6. 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 • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid

    Snapdrop Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  Secure File Sharing
    4.  Progressive Web App
    5.  WebRTC
    Snapdrop iconInstant.io Icon

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  7. Wormhole icon
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    Wormhole

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    Simple, private file sharing

    Wormhole lets you share files up to 10GB with end-to-end encryption and a link that automatically expires. So you can keep what you share private and make sure your stuff doesn't stay online forever.

    87 Wormhole alternatives
    Wormhole screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • WebApps
    Wormhole screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Expiring Downloads
    3.  One-link file sharing
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Multiple languages
    7.  File Sending
    8.  Attachments
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  9. 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
    Croc iconInstant.io Icon

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  10. GNOME Warp icon
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    GNOME Warp

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    Fast and secure file transfer via Magic Wormhole protocol.

    65 GNOME Warp alternatives
    GNOME Warp screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    GNOME Warp screenshot 1
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    +3
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    GNOME Warp Features

    1.  Secure File Sharing
    2.  Image Sharing
    3.  Document Sharing
    4.  Integrated File Sharing
    5.  No registration required
    GNOME Warp iconInstant.io Icon

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  11. 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
    Magic Wormhole iconInstant.io Icon

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  12. Sharrr icon
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    Sharrr

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    End-to-end encrypted file transfer.

    60 Sharrr alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    Sharrr iconInstant.io Icon

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  13. SwissTransfer icon
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    SwissTransfer

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    SwissTransfer is a data transfer service that lets you send up to 50 GB. It’s free of charge, free of ads and it respects your privacy.

    88 SwissTransfer alternatives
    SwissTransfer screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    SwissTransfer screenshot 1
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    SwissTransfer Features

    1.  No Subscription
    2.  Large File Transfer
    3.  Support for Large File
    4.  Expiring Downloads
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Secure File Sharing
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Expiring Links
    9.  End-to-End Encryption
    10.  Password protection
    SwissTransfer iconInstant.io Icon

    SwissTransfer VS Instant.io

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  14. Lufi icon
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    Lufi

     25 likes
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    Lufi means Let's Upload that FIle. It's a E2E encrypted file sharing software.

    117 Lufi alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Lufi Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Secure File Sharing
    3.  File Storage
    4.  Expiring Links
    Lufi iconInstant.io Icon

    Lufi VS Instant.io

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