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. DropMind icon

    DropMind

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    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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  2. Deskfirst icon

    Deskfirst

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    Deskfirst provides online data collaboration spaces that look and feel like the familiar desktop environment, making online work easy and accessible to anyone.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  4. Transfer icon

    Transfer

     2 likes

    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
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  5. G

    Go HTTP File Server

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    Simple command line based HTTP file server to share local file system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • DragonFly BSD
    • NetBSD
    • OpenBSD
     
  6. Transfer.zip icon

    Transfer.zip

     1 like

    A self-hostable web application that allows you to easily and securely transfer files between devices with no size limit.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Quick Share
     
  7. weborf icon

    weborf

     4 likes

    Weborf is a lightweight webserver designed to rapidly share directories. Runs on POSIX systems.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. WarpDrop icon

    WarpDrop

     1 like

    Privacy-first, self-hostable, realtime file sharing. Like AirDrop, but for people who don't trust "The Cloud™?" or just want to feel like a hacker sending files over a CLI.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
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  11. Albums Backup icon

    Albums Backup

     3 likes

    Albums Backup lets you quickly transfer all your iPhone and iPad photos and videos to your Windows PC or Mac via USB, without using cloud storage or requiring a login.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Quickly back up your iPhone photos and videos to your computer via USB.
     
  12. Arbore icon

    Arbore

     2 likes

    Arbore is a free and open-source file sharing application that enables you to send your pictures, documents, files to your contacts privately and without limits.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. WIFIDrop icon

    WIFIDrop

     3 likes

    Local peer-to-peer file transfer via WIFI.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Windows
    • Android
    WIFIDrop
     
  14. Sharedfiles icon

    Sharedfiles

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    Explore decentralized storage for unmatched security and privacy. Store files across a global network, ensuring easy access, censorship resistance, and total transparency. Perfect for sensitive data!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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