LocalSend Alternatives

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, Web-based, Mac and Linux apps. The best LocalSend alternative is KDE Connect, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LocalSend are OnionShare, PairDrop, Blip and RetroShare.

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LocalSend alternatives are mainly Large File Transfer Services, but if you're looking for Peer-to-Peer File Sharings or Cloud Storage Services 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. NitroShare icon

    NitroShare

     34 likes

    A network file-sharing application that makes sending a file to another machine on the local network as easy as dragging-and-dropping.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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  2. Send files to TV icon

    Send files to TV

     7 likes

    Send files to tv is a simple application to connect your Smart Tv android, your android mobile device and your personal computer. It allows you to fastly and easily share movies, tv show or ANY files between these devices through your local network.

    33 Send files to TV alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Android TV
    • Aptoide
    • Fire TV
    • Roku
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  5. SpeedyShare.app icon

    SpeedyShare.app

     2 likes

    The easiest way to share files across Android, iPhone, PC, Mac, and more – no downloads or installs required. Send photos, videos, and documents instantly. Simply upload your files and share the QR code to start transferring.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  6. SendGB.com icon

    SendGB.com

     24 likes

    Estonian company SendGB offers file transferring up to 5 GB for free! But you can share files up to 1 TB without signing up! You can keep files for up to 1 year.

    145 SendGB.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  7. Catch! icon

    Catch!

     2 likes

    With Catch! and DAEMON Tools, you can transfer files from Android to PC, backup photos from iPhone, import photos from iOS to PC and view the content of the remote device in real-time.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android TV
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  9. elapp icon

    elapp

     5 likes

    Elapp let's you send files to mobile and desktop devices near you. Send photos and videos to friends nearby super fast without losing quality.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. rDrop icon

    rDrop

     4 likes

    Send files from one device to another by scanning a QR code. No compression, No size limit, Secure and Fast! Like AirDrop, but works on any device, OS or platform!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. Flying Carpet icon

    Flying Carpet

     3 likes

    File transfer between Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows over ad hoc Wi-Fi. No network infrastructure required, just two devices with Wi-Fi chips in close range.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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  12. Blaze File Sharing icon

    Blaze File Sharing

     9 likes

    Blaze is a file sharing progressive web app(PWA) that allows users to transfer files between multiple devices. It works similar to SHAREit or the Files app by Google but uses web technologies to eliminate the process of installing native apps for different devices and operating...

    78 Blaze File Sharing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  13. Jumpshare icon

    Jumpshare

     32 likes

    Jumpshare is fast file sharing built into the menu bar. Just drag a file to the Jumpshare icon in the menu bar and a link will be copied to your clipboard instantly, ready to be shared. If you’re looking for a more personal way to share your files, you can email them directly...

    152 Jumpshare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
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  14. DoShare icon

    DoShare

     5 likes

    Share anything, anytime. Simple, secure, ad-free.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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