Horizon Send is a secure file sharing service that uses XChaCha20 end-to-end zero-knowledge encryption to protect your files.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Open Source (MPL-2.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Online
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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Most LocalSend alternatives are Large File Transfer Services, but you can also narrow the list to Peer-to-Peer File Sharing or Mobile Remote Control Tools. Another popular filter is Open Source.
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Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
United Kingdom
Sometimes sending a simple file from one device to another can be frustrating, especially devices between with different OS or between different devices, like phone to pc or mac to windows. You need to have same app on both devices or find a cloud drive to upload first and...
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Online
52 Spot-On Encryption Suite alternativesSpot-On is Encryption software that securely connects two friends for chat, group chat, email, file sharing and file transfers with magnet links and P2P web search.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
Secure, offline-first peer-to-peer file transfer and team messenger that operates entirely on your local network without cloud, servers, or internet.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
- Android
- Android Tablet
Italy
EU
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Send files from any phone to Windows by scanning a QR code. No mobile app, account, USB cable, or Wi-Fi router required. DropToss automatically uses local transfer, direct hotspot connection, or cloud relay.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Japan
58 Pingvin Share alternativesA self-hosted file sharing platform that combines lightness and beauty, perfect for seamless and efficient file sharing.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (BSD-2-Clause)
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Online
- Self-Hosted
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O&O FileDirect makes it possible to share an unlimited number of files without having to load them in the cloud. This way your confidential files are never out of your hands. You maintain complete control over who gets to see them.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Germany- EU
+1
Download/upload files using the WebTorrent protocol (BitTorrent over WebRTC). This is a beta.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Platforms
- Online
- Self-Hosted
Privatta lets you share something from your computer or phone to someone else's in a fully encrypted pull only manner.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
Serbia
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QRServ takes any selected file on your device and makes it available through its own HTTP server at an unused port number. The selected file can then be downloaded via web browser on another device or software that allows file downloads over HTTP from QR codes.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
A simple local file server app for Android. Download and upload files quickly across devices over Wi-Fi — no cables, no cloud.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
