NearDrop Alternatives

NearDrop is described as 'Partial implementation of Google's Nearby Share for macOS. The app lives in your menu bar and saves files to your downloads folder. It's that simple, really' and is an app in the file sharing category. There are more than 10 alternatives to NearDrop for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, Linux, Mac and iPhone apps. The best NearDrop alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NearDrop are PairDrop, RetroShare, Send Anywhere and AltSendMe.

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  1. OpenDrop icon
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    OpenDrop is a command-line tool that allows sharing files between devices directly over Wi-Fi. Its unique feature is that it is protocol-compatible with Apple AirDrop which allows to share files with Apple devices running iOS and macOS.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  2. LiberDrop icon
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    LiberDrop is a convenient and efficient service designed to simplify the process of transferring files between different devices. Whether you're looking to send documents, photos, or entire folders, LiberDrop makes it easy to securely transfer your files with just a few...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  3. WIFIDrop icon
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    Local peer-to-peer file transfer via WIFI.

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Windows
    • Android
     
  4.  2 likes

    WarpShare is an application that enables file transfers from Android devices to Macbooks using Apple's AirDrop technology, developed by the creators of the MoKee custom ROM.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
     
  5. MacDroid icon
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    MacDroid is the android file manager for Mac that allows you to easily manage all the files stored on your phone, no matter the brand. Manage Android devices with the touch of a button and edit all of your photos on the go, without downloading them on your computer.

    26 MacDroid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Airclap icon
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    Welcome to Airclap, where file transfers are a joy, and time is never wasted. With no internet needed, seamless cross-platform compatibility, and blazing-fast speeds, Airclap revolutionizes how you share files.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. Curato icon
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    Curato: File sharing app allowing transfers using 6-codes,torrents,public hosting,lockers and rooms - all end-to-end encrypted.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. Quick Share for Linux is an unofficial, open-source Linux desktop app that brings Google Nearby/Quick Share-style file sharing to Linux through a native system tray experience. It lets you discover nearby devices, send files directly over local peer-to-peer connections, and...

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  9. Leap Share lets you share Photos, Videos, Documents, Files etc and even text messages with blazing fast speed between your Android phone and PC over Wi-Fi. If your PC does not have Wi-Fi but has an ethernet connection, don't worry. We've got you covered.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
     
  10. Packet icon
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    An implementation of the Google Quick Share protocol to send and receive files to Android devices or another instance of Packet.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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