LocalDrop AlternativesLarge File Transfer Services and other similar apps like LocalDrop

Apps similar to LocalDrop include LocalSend, which is free and open source. Other options are SHAREit and AirDrop. In total there are three Large File Transfer Services like LocalDrop for iPad, iPhone, Mac, Windows and Android.

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LocalDrop alternatives page was last updated Mar 6, 2026

LocalSend
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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.
164 LocalSend alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (Apache-2.0)
Application type
Large File Transfer
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Windows
Chocolatey
Mac
Homebrew
iPhone
iPad
Android
Android Tablet
F-Droid
Obtainium
OpenAPK
Linux
AppImage
Flatpak
Flathub
Snapcraft
Arch Linux
Nix Package Manager
Germany
EU
+5
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SHAREit
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Wireless transfer of files, apps, videos, and documents directly between Android, iOS, and Windows devices—no internet, cables, or Bluetooth required. Supports high-speed group sharing with up to five devices at once and no size limits for fast peer-to-peer transfers.
170 SHAREit alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application type
Large File Transfer
Origin
China
Platforms
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
iPad
KaiOS
China
Good alternative?Is SHAREit a good alternative to LocalDrop?
AirDrop
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With AirDrop, you can wirelessly send documents, photos, videos, websites, map locations, and more to a nearby iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac.
198 AirDrop alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
iPhone
iPad
United States
+1
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