LocalSend AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Large File Transfer Services

The best Large File Transfer alternative to LocalSend is KDE Connect, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to LocalSend and loads of them are Large File Transfer Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Large File Transfer Service alternatives to LocalSend are Blip, PairDrop, OnionShare and AlterSend.

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  1. KDE Connect icon
     426 likes

    Empowers seamless interaction between devices, offering notifications, SMS replies, music control, file sharing, volume control, secure connections, and cross-platform compatibility.

    98 KDE Connect alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • KDE Plasma
    • F-Droid
    • Sailfish OS
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Chocolatey
     
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    KDE Connect vs LocalSend Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    KDE Connect is a fairly usable alternative to LocalSend, but it does a lot of other stuff which may be a downside to some.

    • KDE Connect is Free and Open SourceLocalSend is also Free and Open Source
    • KDE Connect is a Mobile Remote Control LocalSend is a Large File Transfer Service
  2. Blip icon
     52 likes

    Send anything in a click. Blip lets you send any size files and folders fast by maximizing your speed and keeping your progress if you lose connection.

    69 Blip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Blip vs LocalSend Comments
    mccarthy1993
    Positive
    0

    It's consistent, doesn't need setting up after initial installation, works with multiple devices/people without faff, no limit on file size, completely inobtrusive, and simply does what it advertises, does it damn well, and doesn't have any other bloat or try to sell extra features. Oh , and it's completely free.

    • Blip is Free Personal and ProprietaryLocalSend is Free and Open Source
  3. PairDrop icon
     59 likes

    Browser-based peer-to-peer file sharing for images, documents, and text that works on all systems, including Android, iOS, Linux, and Windows. Enables quick transfers in local networks or Wi-Fi without installation or registration, preserving original file quality.

    96 PairDrop alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
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    PairDrop vs LocalSend Comments
    ekstra26
    Positive
    0

    local transfer, no need for account, anonymous, browser based

    • PairDrop is Free and Open SourceLocalSend is also Free and Open Source
  4. OnionShare icon
     123 likes

    Enables secure and anonymous file sharing, website hosting, and private chat using local onion services via Tor. Runs a direct web server on your device; no third-party servers or user registration required. Links are password-protected and must be accessed via Tor Browser.

    80 OnionShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
     
  5. AlterSend icon
     24 likes

    Encrypted peer-to-peer file transfers between devices with no size limits, no cloud storage, and no servers involved. Simple pairing via QR or code, supporting large files and folders across devices, all without sign-up, accounts, or personal data required.

    19 AlterSend alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  6. RetroShare icon
     172 likes

    Open source, decentralized platform enabling encrypted chat, secure voice and video calls, anonymous file sharing with swarming, censorship-resistant forums, channels, link sharing, and offline messaging. Uses OpenPGP and OpenSSL for robust privacy and security.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • OpenPGP
     
  7. Wormhole icon
     46 likes

    Private file sharing platform with end-to-end encryption & auto-expiring links. Generates links in under 2 seconds with peer-to-peer transfers. Additional features include QR codes, multi-language support & custom expiration settings. Supports Tor Browser & clipboard file sharing.

    159 Wormhole alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
     
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    Wormhole vs LocalSend Comments
    vb078
    Positive
    0

    Not for Lan use only, can send files between computers with one pseudo-link send. An easy secure way to exchange data / informations

    • Wormhole is Free and Open SourceLocalSend is also Free and Open Source
  8. Warpinator icon
     23 likes

    Allows secure, high-speed file transfers across multiple devices on a local network, requires installation on each device, supports auto-detection, port selection, custom codes, and offers a themeable, easy-to-use interface requiring no server configuration.

    119 Warpinator alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  9. Send Anywhere icon
     111 likes

    Share unlimited files of any size or type instantly across Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux using peer-to-peer transfer, no login or signup required, a one-time six-digit code pairs devices, enabling secure, real-time, direct device-to-device file sharing.

    265 Send Anywhere alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Kindle Fire
     
  10. Croc icon
     25 likes

    Facilitates encrypted peer-to-peer file sharing across major platforms using unique code phrases for authentication, ensuring end-to-end security, resumable transfers, direct device pairing without accounts, no external data storage, and simple installation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
     
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    Croc vs LocalSend Comments
    tuva-hayabi
    0

    Croc may be a good tool (which I haven’t tested yet), but it is command line only, while LocalSend has a graphical user interface.

    • Croc is Free and Open SourceLocalSend is also Free and Open Source
    • Croc is Security-focusedLocalSend is not according to our users
  11. Phone Link icon
     35 likes

    Phone Link is a syncing software developed by Microsoft to connect Windows PCs to your Android phone or iPhone to view notifications, make phone calls, use mobile apps amongst others – all right on your PC.

    44 Phone Link alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  12. Sharrr icon
     15 likes

    Secure file transfer platform with end-to-end encryption. It supports any file size, parallel uploads, and asynchronous transfer. Files are stored securely in Switzerland and deleted after 7 days, with a one-time download link provided after transfer, ensuring maximum security and compliance.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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