LocalSend AlternativesTop Large File Transfer Services and other similar apps like LocalSend

LocalSend is described as 'Free open-source tool offers secure, end-to-end encrypted file and message sharing over local networks across major desktop and mobile operating systems' and is a very popular large file transfer service in the file sharing category. There are more than 100 alternatives to LocalSend for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Mac, Web-based and Linux apps. The best LocalSend alternative is KDE Connect, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LocalSend are PairDrop, OnionShare, Blip and RetroShare.

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LocalSend alternatives are mainly Large File Transfer Services, but if you're looking for Cloud Storage Services or Peer-to-Peer File Sharings you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source and Windows. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to LocalSend.
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  1. KDE Connect icon
     387 likes

    Empowers seamless interaction between devices, offering notifications, SMS replies, music control, file sharing, volume control, secure connections, and cross-platform compatibility.

    85 KDE Connect alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • KDE Plasma
    • F-Droid
    • Sailfish OS
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Chocolatey
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
     
  2. PairDrop icon
     55 likes

    Browser-based peer-to-peer file sharing for images, documents, and text that works on all systems, including Android, iOS, Linux, and Windows. Enables quick transfers in local networks or Wi-Fi without installation or registration, preserving original file quality.

    73 PairDrop alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
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    PairDrop vs LocalSend Comments
    ekstra26
    Positive
    0

    local transfer, no need for account, anonymous, browser based

    • PairDrop is Free and Open SourceLocalSend is also Free and Open Source
  3. OnionShare icon
     113 likes

    Enables secure and anonymous file sharing, website hosting, and private chat using local onion services via Tor. Runs a direct web server on your device; no third-party servers or user registration required. Links are password-protected and must be accessed via Tor Browser.

    66 OnionShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
     
  4. Blip icon
     38 likes

    Send anything in a click. Blip lets you send any size files and folders fast by maximizing your speed and keeping your progress if you lose connection.

    40 Blip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Blip vs LocalSend Comments
    mccarthy1993
    Positive
    0

    It's consistent, doesn't need setting up after initial installation, works with multiple devices/people without faff, no limit on file size, completely inobtrusive, and simply does what it advertises, does it damn well, and doesn't have any other bloat or try to sell extra features. Oh , and it's completely free.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Blip is Free Personal and ProprietaryLocalSend is Free and Open Source
  5. RetroShare icon
     163 likes

    Open source, decentralized platform enabling encrypted chat, secure voice and video calls, anonymous file sharing with swarming, censorship-resistant forums, channels, link sharing, and offline messaging. Uses OpenPGP and OpenSSL for robust privacy and security.

    141 RetroShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • OpenPGP
     
  6. Wormhole icon
     45 likes

    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.

    124 Wormhole alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • WebApps
     
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    Wormhole vs LocalSend Comments
    vb078
    Positive
    0

    Not for Lan use only, can send files between computers with one pseudo-link send. An easy secure way to exchange data / informations

    • Wormhole is Free and ProprietaryLocalSend is Free and Open Source
  7. 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.

    114 Croc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
     
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    Croc vs LocalSend Comments
    tuva-hayabi
    0

    Croc may be a good tool (which I haven’t tested yet), but it is command line only, while LocalSend has a graphical user interface.

    • Croc is Free and Open SourceLocalSend is also Free and Open Source
    • Croc is Security-focusedLocalSend is not according to our users
  8. Send Anywhere icon
     110 likes

    Share unlimited files of any size or type instantly across Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux using peer-to-peer transfer, no login or signup required, a one-time six-digit code pairs devices, enabling secure, real-time, direct device-to-device file sharing.

    224 Send Anywhere alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Kindle Fire
     
  9. Warpinator icon
     20 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.

    93 Warpinator alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  10. Magic Wormhole icon
     26 likes

    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.

    88 Magic Wormhole alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python
     
  11. Air Delivery icon
     8 likes

    Provides instant and private peer-to-peer file transfers using a unique flight code, no login or ads, no file size limits, secure connections, direct browser use, and cross-platform support, while prioritizing privacy by not storing files on external servers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. Phone Link icon
     32 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.

    35 Phone Link alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
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