OnionShare AlternativesLarge File Transfer Services and other similar apps like OnionShare

OnionShare is described as 'Share files, host sites, and chat securely and anonymously via Tor using direct, password-protected onion services. No third-party servers or metadata stored' and is a very popular large file transfer service in the file sharing category. There are more than 50 alternatives to OnionShare for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Linux, Mac and Android apps. The best OnionShare alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OnionShare are Send, RetroShare, Wormhole and iyox Wormhole.

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  1. LocalSend icon
     416 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.

    117 LocalSend alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Chocolatey
    • Linux Mobile
     
  2. Send icon
     84 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.

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. RetroShare icon
     167 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
     
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  4. Wormhole icon
     45 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.

    134 Wormhole alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
    • Online
     
  5. SwissTransfer icon
     37 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.

    131 SwissTransfer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Google Chrome
     
  6. 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)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
     
  7. Magic Wormhole icon
     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)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python
     
  8. Warpinator icon
     21 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.

    101 Warpinator alternatives

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    • 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.

    235 Send Anywhere alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Kindle Fire
     
  10. Air Delivery icon
     8 likes

    Provides instant and private peer-to-peer file transfers using a unique flight code, no login or ads, no file size limits, secure connections, direct browser use, and cross-platform support, while prioritizing privacy by not storing files on external servers.

    75 Air Delivery alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  11. 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)

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    • Online
     
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