LAN-Share Alternatives

LAN-Share is described as 'LAN Share is a cross platform local area network file transfer application, built using Qt GUI framework. It can be used to transfer a whole folder, one or more files, large or small immediately without any additional configuration' and is an app in the file sharing category. There are more than 50 alternatives to LAN-Share for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best LAN-Share alternative is Syncthing, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LAN-Share are FileZilla, WinSCP , Cyberduck and ShareDrop.

LAN-Share alternatives are mainly FTP Clients but may also be Large File Transfer Services or File Managers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of LAN-Share.

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LAN-Share

Free • Open Source

LAN Share is a cross platform local area network file transfer application, built using Qt GUI framework. It can be used to...

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Syncthing
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Free • Open Source
File Sync Tool
Cloud Storage Service
Large File Transfer Service
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Android Tablet
BSD
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
Cloudron
119 Syncthing alternatives
Syncthing replaces proprietary sync and cloud services with something open, trustworthy and decentralized. Your data is your data alone and you deserve to choose where it is stored.
- - Syncthing is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to LAN-Share.
- - Syncthing is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to LAN-Share.
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Syncthing Features
1. DecentralizedSyncthing is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
2. End-to-End EncryptionSyncthing has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
3. Ad-freeSyncthing doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. LightweightSyncthing consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. Dark ModeSyncthing supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. Privacy focusedSyncthing is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
7. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Syncthing without registration.
8. Command line interfaceSyncthing either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
9. PortableSyncthing can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Peer-To-Peer
Folder Sync
Real-time sync
Synchronization
Mesh network
File Versioning
Automatic Backup
Incremental Backup
File Tagging
No Tracking
FileZilla
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Freemium • Open Source
FTP Client
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
PortableApps.com
ReactOS
69 FileZilla alternatives
FileZilla is a powerful FTP-client. It has been designed for ease of use and with support for as many features as possible, while still being fast and reliable.
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FileZilla Features
1. Ad-freeFileZilla doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. PortableFileZilla can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. LightweightFileZilla consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Support for SFTP
Dedicated Server Hosting
Mounting drives
Bundleware
Be aware that installing FileZilla on your computer might install some bundleware/malware on your machine. See this thread on the FileZilla forum: https://forum.filezilla-project.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=48441
WinSCP
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Free • Open Source
FTP Client
File Sync Tool
Windows
PortableApps.com
Wine
73 WinSCP alternatives
WinSCP, a popular free SFTP and FTP client for Windows, copies files between a local and remote computer. It supports also FTPS, SCP and WebDAV. It offers easy to use GUI for all common file operations and a powerfull automation with .NET assembly.
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WinSCP Features
1. Ad-freeWinSCP doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. PortableWinSCP can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
4. LightweightWinSCP consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. DecentralizedWinSCP is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
6. IFTTT IntegrationYou can connect different services to automatically trigger actions within WinSCP using IFTTT.
7. Built-in viewerWinSCP shows you a quick preview of an image, page or file in supported formats.
8. Support for scriptingWinSCP supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
9. Support for RsyncWinSCP supports rsync, a free and open source file synchronization software.
Support for SFTP
Secure Copy (SCP)
SSH
Integrated FTP client
Import sites from FileZilla
Folder Mirroring
Sudo shell
Multiple login on one browser
Directory sync
Auto-saving
Cyberduck
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Freemium • Open Source
FTP Client
Cloud Storage Service
Mac
Windows
83 Cyberduck alternatives
A libre FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, S3, Backblaze B2, Azure & OpenStack Swift browser.
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Cyberduck Features
1. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
2. Support for scriptingCyberduck supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
Support for FTP
Support for SFTP
S3 storage support
Cloud browser
Onedrive integration
Openstack swift integration
WebDAV Support
Multiple languages
Google Drive integration
Open API
ShareDrop
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Free • Open Source
Large File Transfer Service
Online
Self-Hosted
WebRTC
92 ShareDrop alternatives
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.
- - ShareDrop is the most popular Web-based alternative to LAN-Share.
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ShareDrop Features
1. Ad-freeShareDrop doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in ShareDrop without registration.
3. End-to-End EncryptionShareDrop has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
Peer-To-Peer
WebRTC
MIT License
LocalSend
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Free • Open Source
Large File Transfer Service
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
AppImageHub
F-Droid
68 LocalSend alternatives
An open source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop.
- - LocalSend is the most popular iPhone alternative to LAN-Share.
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LocalSend Features
1. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in LocalSend without registration.
2. Ad-freeLocalSend doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Dark ModeLocalSend supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. LightweightLocalSend consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. No TrackingLocalSend will not track you or use your personal data.
6. End-to-End EncryptionLocalSend has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
Secure File Sharing
LAN
ForkLift
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Freemium • Proprietary
File Manager
FTP Client
File Sync Tool
Mac
109 ForkLift alternatives
The most advanced dual pane file manager and file transfer client for macOS.
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ForkLift Features
1. Dark ModeForkLift supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. Command line interfaceForkLift either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
3. Live PreviewInstantly see what your files and documents look like as you create them.
Dual Pane Support
Mount FTP drives
Support for SFTP
Support for FTP
Mounting drives
Miller columns
Favorites
Directory sync
Integrated File Sharing
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Croc
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Free • Open Source
Large File Transfer Service
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Termux
70 Croc alternatives
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.
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Croc Features
1. Privacy focusedCroc is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
2. LightweightCroc consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Command line interfaceCroc either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
4. Ad-freeCroc doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Croc without registration.
6. PortableCroc can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Secure File Sharing
Data transfer
File Sending
Peer-To-Peer
Multi Platform
Security focused
Local network sharing
Password protection
Transmit
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Paid • Proprietary
FTP Client
File Sync Tool
Mac
46 Transmit alternatives
The gold standard of macOS file transfer apps just drove into the future. Transmit 5 is here. Upload, download, and manage files on tons of servers with an easy, familiar, and powerful UI. It’s quite good.
- - Transmit is the most popular commercial alternative to LAN-Share.
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Transmit Features
Support for FTP
Miller columns
Support for SFTP
SSL
Mount FTP drives
Dukto R6
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Free • Open Source
Large File Transfer Service
Mac
Windows
Linux
Windows Mobile
Android
Symbian S60
Android Tablet
45 Dukto R6 alternatives
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...
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Dukto R6 Features
1. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Dukto R6 without registration.
Drag and Drop
Discontinued
The project is no longer maintained. Last version, released in 2013 can be still downloaded on the official website
NitroShare
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
91 NitroShare alternatives
A network file-sharing application that makes sending a file to another machine on the local network as easy as dragging-and-dropping.
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NitroShare Features
Support for Android Things
Drag and Drop
Shell integration
Discontinued
Last update in June 2019 and last desktop release in October 2017. Android version has last release in February 2018.
CarotDAV
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Free • Proprietary
Cloud Storage Service
Windows
45 CarotDAV alternatives
CarotDAV is a Simple WebDAV / FTP / SkyDrive / DropBox / GoogleDrive / Box / SugarSync client for Windows OS, available free of charge. It is also able to read GoogleDocs or IMAP.
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CarotDAV Features
1. Selective SynchronizationCarotDAV allows you to pick which files are synced between the server and your devices.
2. PortableCarotDAV can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in CarotDAV without registration.
4. Shared FoldersCarotDAV supports shared folders that can be used to store, search, and access files with multiple people.
5. Ad-freeCarotDAV doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. LightweightCarotDAV consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
WebDAV Support
Sync with Google Drive
Sync with Dropbox