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 Blip, PairDrop, OnionShare and AlterSend.

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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 Windows and Open Source. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to LocalSend.
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  1. StormGB.com icon
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    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
     
  2. ezshare icon
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    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
     
  3. 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
     
  4. 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
     
  5. IcyZip icon
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    IcyZip pairs two browser views with a QR code so you can move live text or one file between devices. It works without login, email, app install, or cloud-drive setup. Current browser clients encrypt live text and file bytes end-to-end, while normal service metadata remains...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. bridg.fun icon
     1 like

    Bridg.fun is a minimal, zero-knowledge file and text bridge designed for fast cross-device sharing. Its primary purpose is to simplify moving files, text, or links between devices (such as between a PC and a smartphone) without the friction of emailing items to yourself or using...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. Sendworm icon
     2 likes

    Desktop GUI for Magic Wormhole.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  8. 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
     
  9. DropMind icon
     1 like

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

    46 DropMind alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  10. Deskfirst icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. Vortex App icon
     1 like

    Apple-Continuity-style link between Android and Linux — notification mirror, calls & SMS, clipboard, smart audio hand-off, screen mirror. No cloud, no account, E2E encrypted over BLE + LAN.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Linux
     
  12. 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
     
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