NitroShare Alternatives

NitroShare is described as 'A network file-sharing application that makes sending a file to another machine on the local network as easy as dragging-and-dropping' and is an app in the file sharing category. There are more than 100 alternatives to NitroShare for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Linux, Mac and Android apps. The best NitroShare alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NitroShare are Syncthing, KDE Connect, OnionShare and Send.

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  1. LocalSend icon

    LocalSend

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    LocalSend is a free, open-source, cross-platform file-sharing tool designed to securely share files and messages with nearby devices over your local network without needing an internet connection. Here are some of its key features:

    108 LocalSend alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Chocolatey
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    It's new and modern, user friendly and lightweight. the best thing to share files.

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    • LocalSend is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to NitroShare.

    • LocalSend is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to NitroShare.

    • LocalSend is Free and Open SourceNitroShare is also Free and Open Source
    • LocalSend is Lightweight and Privacy focusedNitroShare is not according to our users
  2. Syncthing icon

    Syncthing

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    Open-source, peer-to-peer service offering encrypted file synchronization, ensuring data privacy and user-autonomy without relying on cloud storage or central servers, suitable for various uses.

    131 Syncthing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Termux
    • Terminal
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    • Syncthing is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to NitroShare.

    • Syncthing is Free and Open SourceNitroShare is also Free and Open Source
    • Syncthing is Lightweight and Privacy focusedNitroShare is not according to our users
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    KDE Connect

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

    81 KDE Connect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • KDE Plasma
    • F-Droid
    • Sailfish OS
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Chocolatey
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  5. OnionShare icon

    OnionShare

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    OnionShare is an open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network.

    63 OnionShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  6. Send icon

    Send

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    Send lets you share files with end-to-end encryption and a link that automatically expires. So you can keep what you share private and make sure your stuff doesn’t stay online forever.

    101 Send alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
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    • Send is the most popular Web-based alternative to NitroShare.

    • Send is Free and Open SourceNitroShare is also Free and Open Source
    • Send is Privacy focusedNitroShare is not according to our users
  9. Transfer.it icon

    Transfer.it

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    Transfer massive files exceeding 1TB, unlimited storage, password-protection, expiring download links, no per-transfer limits, share through links or email, and recipients don’t need accounts. Powered by fast, reliable MEGA infrastructure.

    58 Transfer.it alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. RetroShare icon

    RetroShare

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    RetroShare is a open source cross-platform, private and secure decentralized communication system. It lets you to securely chat, share photos, videos, and more, using OpenPGP to authenticate peers and .

    136 RetroShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • OpenSSL
    • OpenPGP
    Network tab with contact list and broadcast subtab open. The subtab shows text and image sent by one contact to all connected contacts.
     
  11. Wormhole icon

    Wormhole

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    Simple, private file sharing

    Wormhole lets you share files up to 10GB with end-to-end encryption and a link that automatically expires. So you can keep what you share private and make sure your stuff doesn't stay online forever.

    115 Wormhole alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • WebApps
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    WeTransfer

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    Effortlessly share files up to 2 GB for free with secure, straightforward transfers for photos, videos, and more. Upgrade to WeTransfer Plus for $12/month to send up to 20 GB with enhanced security, extended access, and password protection, making it ideal for professionals and frequent users.

    245 WeTransfer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Homepage
     
  13. Send Anywhere icon

    Send Anywhere

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    A cross-platform file sharing service which allows users to easily share digital content peer-to-peer, in real-time, without cloud storage.

    216 Send Anywhere alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Kindle Fire
    Web (https://send-anywhere.com)
     
  14. Croc icon

    Croc

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    croc is a tool I built to easily and securely transfer stuff from one computer to another.

    The only tool that is easily installed and used on any platform, and has secure peer-to-peer transferring, and has the capability to resume broken transfers.

    109 Croc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
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