LocalSend Alternatives

Apps similar to LocalSend include KDE Connect, which is free and open source. Other options are Blip, PairDrop, OnionShare and AlterSend. You're spoiled for choice with Large File Transfer Services like LocalSend: we list more than 100 alternatives for Windows, Android, the web, Mac and Linux.

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  1. ShareCLIP icon
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    ShareCLIP is a privacy-first, high-speed local P2P photo transfer and intelligent on-device AI gallery ecosystem.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Linux
    • Mac
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  2. Transfer files between your phone and computer over any network. No cables, no cloud subscriptions, no file size limits.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  3. QS Share icon
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    QS Share, the first dApp built on the QS Framework. A privacy-first, decentralized way to share files, notes, and chat, with Web2 simplicity & Web3 security.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  4. Filie icon
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    Filie is a secure, cross-platform file transfer app featuring end-to-end encryption and offering convenient system integration. You can use Filie wherever you see the Share button in iOS, making file transfers a seamless experience from inside practically any app.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  5. FluxShare icon
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    FluxShare transfers files of any size directly between your devices on the same Wi-Fi network. Nothing touches the cloud — data goes peer-to-peer over your local network, encrypted end-to-end with TLS 1.3.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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  6. LACloud (Local Area Cloud) is a local-area cloud: it lets you share, sync, and back up files directly between your own devices — Windows, macOS, Linux, iPhone, and Android — over your local network or your own VPN.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • Linux
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  7. Doorstep icon
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    Doorstep is an early-stage, open-source local file transfer utility built for Windows and Android that allows you to beam files and folder structures securely between devices without an internet connection.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Linux
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  8. Share files between phones and computers with a quick QR code scan—right in your browser, with encrypted transfers and no account or app required.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  9. Peer-to-peer sharing app for sending files and text instantly between devices on the same Wi-Fi, with privacy-focused encryption, no login or installs, no cloud or server storage, up to 25MB file support, and compatibility with any modern browser or device.

    77 AirToShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  10. A self-hosted file sharing platform that combines usability and simplicity, perfect for seamless and efficient file sharing. Supports sharing files by link, unlimited file sizes, share expirations and more useful features.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
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  11. FileShipper transfers files between your computer and your phone in seconds over your local network, with no cables or cloud accounts. FileShipper is included in every getapps.cafe subscription.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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