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 LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LAN-Share are Syncthing, FileZilla, WinSCP and Cyberduck.

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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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LAN-Share alternatives page was last updated Mar 17, 2024
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  1. LocalSend icon

    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:

    92 LocalSend alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Chocolatey
    LocalSend screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Secure File Sharing
    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
    11.  Portable

    LocalSend VS LAN-Share

     

    • LocalSend is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to LAN-Share.

    • LocalSend is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to LAN-Share.

    • LocalSend is Free and Open SourceLAN-Share is also Free and Open Source
    • LocalSend is Lightweight, Privacy focused and DecentralizedLAN-Share is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    130 Syncthing alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Termux
    • Terminal
    Syncthing screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Folder Sync
    4.  File Sync
    5.  Real-time sync
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Synchronization
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Large File Transfer
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Portable

    Syncthing VS LAN-Share

     

    • Syncthing is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to LAN-Share.

    • Syncthing is Free and Open SourceLAN-Share is also Free and Open Source
    • Syncthing is Decentralized and LightweightLAN-Share is not according to our users
  4. FileZilla icon

    FileZilla

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    Open-source FTP solution offering FTP, FTPS, and SFTP support. FileZilla Pro expands protocol options to WebDAV, Amazon S3, and more with FileZilla Server for comprehensive file management.

    66 FileZilla alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    FileZilla screenshot 1
    Bundleware

    Be aware that installing FileZilla on your computer might install some bundleware/malware on your machine.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for SFTP
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Portable
    4.  Dedicated Server Hosting
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Mounting drives

    FileZilla VS LAN-Share

     
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    FileZilla

    Open-source FTP solution offering FTP, FTPS, and SFTP support. FileZilla Pro expands protocol options to WebDAV, Amazon S3, and more with FileZilla Server for comprehensive file management.

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  6. WinSCP icon

    WinSCP

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    This powerful, open-source file transfer application supports Windows users with SFTP, FTP, SCP, and WebDAV protocols. It offers different GUI styles and tools for file synchronization and editing. Advanced users can automate and use key authentication with SSH, making it suitable for professionals.

    72 WinSCP alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
    WinSCP screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for SFTP
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Secure Copy (SCP)
    4.  SSH
    5.  File Sync
    6.  Integrated FTP client
    7.  Folder Comparison
    8.  Portable
    9.  Import sites from FileZilla
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  No Tracking

    WinSCP VS LAN-Share

     
  7. Cyberduck icon

    Cyberduck

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    A libre FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, S3, Backblaze B2, Azure & OpenStack Swift browser.

    86 Cyberduck alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Cyberduck screenshot 1

    Top Cyberduck Features

    Features

    1.  Support for FTP
    2.  Support for SFTP
    3.  S3 storage support
    4.  Cloud browser
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Openstack swift integration
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Support for scripting
    9. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Onedrive integration
    10.  WebDAV Support
    11. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    12. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration

    Cyberduck VS LAN-Share

     
  8. ForkLift icon

    ForkLift

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    The most advanced dual pane file manager and file transfer client for macOS.

    111 ForkLift alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    ForkLift screenshot 1

    Top ForkLift Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Mount FTP drives
    3.  Support for SFTP
    4.  Support for FTP
    5.  Mounting drives
    6.  Miller columns
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Command line interface
    9.  Live Preview
    10.  Favorites
    11.  Directory sync

    ForkLift VS LAN-Share

     
  10. 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.

    73 Warpinator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IE flagIreland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android
    • Windows
    Warpinator screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  LAN
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Cross-Platform

    Warpinator VS LAN-Share

     
  11. Croc icon

    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.

    94 Croc alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
    Croc screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Security-focused

    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 VS LAN-Share

     
  12. Transmit icon

    Transmit

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    Transmit is a fast and wonderful file transfer app. It supports every major cloud storage provider, and it looks awfully nice.

    45 Transmit alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Transmit screenshot 1

    Transmit Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Support for SFTP
    4.  Support for FTP
    5.  Miller columns
    6.  SSL
    7.  Mount FTP drives

    Transmit VS LAN-Share

     

    • Transmit is the most popular commercial alternative to LAN-Share.

    • Transmit is Paid and ProprietaryLAN-Share is Free and Open Source
  13. GNOME Warp icon

    GNOME Warp

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    Fast and secure file transfer via Magic Wormhole protocol.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    GNOME Warp screenshot 1

    GNOME Warp Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Secure File Sharing
    3.  Image Sharing
    4.  Integrated File Sharing
    5.  Document Sharing

    GNOME Warp VS LAN-Share

     
  14. 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...

    43 Dukto R6 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • Symbian S60
    • Android Tablet
    Dukto R6 screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer maintained. Last version, released in 2013 can be still downloaded on the official website

    Dukto R6 Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Drag and Drop

    Dukto R6 VS LAN-Share

     
  15. CarotDAV icon

    CarotDAV

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Windows
    CarotDAV screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Selective Synchronization
    2.  Portable
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Shared Folders
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  WebDAV Support
    7.  Sync with Google Drive
    8. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox

    CarotDAV VS LAN-Share

     
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