OnionShare AlternativesLarge File Transfer Services and other similar apps like OnionShare

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1. 

   

   LocalSend

    499 likes

   Open-source solution providing encrypted, peer-to-peer file and message sharing across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS without internet access, using only local networks. No setup required, ensuring privacy with no cloud involvement or external servers.

   157 LocalSend alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Chocolatey
   • Mac
   • Homebrew
   • iPhone
   • iPad
   • Android
   • Android Tablet
   • F-Droid
   • Obtainium
   • OpenAPK
   • Linux
   • AppImage
   • Flatpak
   • Flathub
   • Snapcraft
   • Arch Linux
   • Nix Package Manager

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

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2. 

   

   AlterSend

    27 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.

   27 AlterSend alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • Russia

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • iPhone

   • Russia

   

   

   

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4. 

   

   Send

    87 likes

   Secure file sharing tool with end-to-end encryption and auto-expiring links. Forked from Firefox Send, it's now self-hostable and compatible with ffsend CLI. Share files up to 2.5GB privately and securely, knowing they won't stay online forever.

   135 Send alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (MPL-2.0)

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Self-Hosted

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   

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6. 

   

   RetroShare

    173 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.

   158 RetroShare alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Video Calling

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • BSD
   • OpenPGP

   

   

   

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   RetroShare vs OnionShare Comments

   Positive comment by Guest · Feb 12, 2017

   Retroshare is a full swiss army knife of many secure, anonymous decentralized communication tools including file sharing. Optionally easily proxied via Tor,I2P and Optionally fully routed via Tor, I2P as a Hidden Service also.

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   • RetroShare is Free and Open SourceOnionShare is also Free and Open Source
   • RetroShare is an Instant Messenger OnionShare is a Large File Transfer Service
   • RetroShare is DecentralizedOnionShare is not according to our users
7. 

   

   Wormhole

    47 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.

   169 Wormhole alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Online

   • United States

   

   

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9. 

   

   SwissTransfer

    38 likes

   Secure and free data transfer service that lets you send up to 50GB. No registration required, with download links valid for 30 days. Share files via email or link, with optional password protection. Data is stored in Switzerland, complying with GDPR, ensuring secure sharing for individuals and businesses.

   160 SwissTransfer alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • Switzerland

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Google Chrome

   • Switzerland

   

   

   

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10. 

    

    iyox Wormhole

     14 likes

    An Android Client for the magic-wormhole protocol.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Large File Transfer
    • Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    

    

    

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11. 

    

    Warpinator

     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.

    126 Warpinator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application type

    • Large File Transfer

    Origin

    • Ireland
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    • Ireland
    • EU

    

    

    

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12. 

    

    Magic Wormhole

     26 likes

    Secure data transfer software that allows users to transfer files between computers. It uses a Password Authenticated Key Exchange (PAKE) for end-to-end encryption and generates single-use codes for the transfer. The 'wormhole' command-line tool facilitates transfers with tab-completion for ease of use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python

    • United States

    

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13. 

    

    Croc

     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.

    150 Croc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    • Large File Transfer

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux

    • United States

    

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14. 

    

    Send Anywhere

     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.

    276 Send Anywhere alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Large File Transfer

    Origin

    • South Korea

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Kindle Fire

    • South Korea

    

    

    

    +5

    

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15. 

    

    Nothing Warp

     6 likes

    Nothing Warp is a lightweight browser extension that helps you move files, links, copied text and images between your computer and your Android phone.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Large File Transfer

    Origin

    • United Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome

    • United Kingdom

    

    

    

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