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, 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 OnionShare, PairDrop, 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. Instant.io icon
     17 likes

    Download/upload files using the WebTorrent protocol (BitTorrent over WebRTC). This is a beta.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. Send.cm icon
     9 likes

    Transfer up to 100 GB per file securely for free. Upload any type file, video, music, photo or document.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. 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
     
  4. 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
     
  5. StormGB.com icon
     3 likes

    StormGB is a secure file transfer service up to 50GB. With password protection, file destruction, and encrypted transfers, your files are kept safe and private. No registration required, and storage time of up to 90 days for free.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. Horizon Send is a secure file sharing service that uses XChaCha20 end-to-end zero-knowledge encryption to protect your files.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. ezshare icon
     3 likes

    ezshare is a simple file server that lets you easily share many big files like photos and videos with friends (or between your devices) over a local network without requiring an internet connection. It starts an HTTP server that lists all files and directories in the directory...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. Sendworm icon
     2 likes

    Desktop GUI for Magic Wormhole.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  9. Spot-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
     
  10. Two Potatoes icon
     1 like

    Two Potatoes is a secure, zero-knowledge file vault for sharing encrypted files without creating an account.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. Use WiFi+Transfer App on your mobile devices and add mobile devices you want to consolidate in the WiFi network to DriveSpan App. WiFi+Transfer App also lets you sync photos, video, and music* between Nero MediaHome on your PC and your smartphone or tablet, and vice versa.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  12. DropMind icon
     1 like

    DropMind is a lightweight self-hosted capture inbox designed to quickly store links, notes, screenshots and files from any device.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
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