KDE Connect AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Large File Transfer Services

The best Large File Transfer alternative to KDE Connect is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to KDE Connect and many of them are Large File Transfer Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Large File Transfer Service alternatives to KDE Connect are Phone Link, Warpinator, Croc and Rymdport.

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  1. LocalSend icon
     522 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.

    175 LocalSend alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
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  2. 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.

    60 Phone Link alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  3. 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.

    137 Warpinator alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  4. Croc icon
     25 likes

    Facilitates encrypted peer-to-peer file sharing across major platforms using unique code phrases for authentication, ensuring end-to-end security, resumable transfers, direct device pairing without accounts, no external data storage, and simple installation.

    157 Croc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
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  5. Rymdport icon
     11 likes

    Rymdport (formerly wormhole-gui) is a cross-platform application that lets you easily and safely share files, folders, and text between devices. The data is sent securely with end-to-end encryption using the same protocol as Magic Wormhole.

    Cost / License

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    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • Flathub
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  6. Valent icon
     16 likes

    Securely connect your devices to open files and links where you need them, get notifications when you need them, stay in control of your media and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • KDE Connect
    • Flatpak
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  7. Nothing Warp icon
     6 likes

    Nothing Warp is a lightweight browser extension that helps you move files, links, copied text and images between your computer and your Android phone.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
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  8. GNOME Warp icon
     13 likes

    Fast and secure file transfer via Magic Wormhole protocol.

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
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  9. Feem icon
     16 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

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

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
    • Snapcraft
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  11. Airclap icon
     1 like

    Welcome to Airclap, where file transfers are a joy, and time is never wasted. With no internet needed, seamless cross-platform compatibility, and blazing-fast speeds, Airclap revolutionizes how you share files.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  12. Transfer icon
     3 likes

    A simple local file server app for Android. Download and upload files quickly across devices over Wi-Fi — no cables, no cloud.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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