NearDrop Alternatives

Apps similar to NearDrop include LocalSend, which is free and open source. Other options are PairDrop, RetroShare, DashBeam (Previously AltSendme) and Send Anywhere. Large File Transfer Services like NearDrop are a crowded field, with more than 25 alternatives for Android, Windows, Mac, Linux and iPhone.

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  1. RQuickShare icon
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    Rust implementation of NearbyShare/QuickShare from Android for Linux and macOS.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
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  2. DropMind icon
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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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  3. It uses http to transfer files between devices.You can transfer files between devices that run Photon.(No wifi router is required ,you can use hotspot)

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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  4. Flashbyte icon
     1 like

    Send and receive files directly between your devices, phone, laptop, or desktop, with no internet, no accounts, and no cloud uploads.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
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  5. 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
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  6. 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
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  7. WIFIDrop icon
     2 likes

    Local peer-to-peer file transfer via WIFI.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Windows
    • Android
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  8.  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
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  9. MacDroid icon
     8 likes

    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.

    35 MacDroid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. 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.

    60 Airclap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  11. 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
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  12. Share files between phones and computers with a quick QR code scan—right in your browser, with encrypted transfers and no account or app required.

    54 FilePlease alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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