OpenDrop Alternatives

OpenDrop is described as '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' and is an app in the file sharing category. There are more than 50 alternatives to OpenDrop for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Mac, Linux and Web-based apps. The best OpenDrop alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenDrop are Syncthing, Wormhole, SwissTransfer and Air Delivery.

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

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

    • LocalSend is Free and Open SourceOpenDrop is also Free and Open Source
    • LocalSend is Lightweight and Privacy focusedOpenDrop 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 OpenDrop.

    • Syncthing is Free and Open SourceOpenDrop is also Free and Open Source
    • Syncthing is Lightweight and Privacy focusedOpenDrop is not according to our users
  4. 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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    • Wormhole is the most popular Web-based alternative to OpenDrop.

    • Wormhole is Free and ProprietaryOpenDrop is Free and Open Source
    • Wormhole is Privacy focused and LightweightOpenDrop is not according to our users
  6. Air Delivery icon

    Air Delivery

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    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.

    58 Air Delivery alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  7. 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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  9. Warpinator icon

    Warpinator

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    Warpinator is a free, open-source tool for sending and receiving files between computers that are on the same network. All you need do is install Warpinator on the computers, choose a group code, edit your firewalls if necessary, and that’s all.

    87 Warpinator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. Phone Link icon

    Phone Link

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    Phone Link is a syncing software developed by Microsoft to connect Windows PCs to your Android phone or iPhone to view notifications, make phone calls, use mobile apps amongst others – all right on your PC.

    34 Phone Link alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  11. 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
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    Sharrr

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    End-to-end encrypted file transfer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  13. Dukto R6 icon

    Dukto R6

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    Dukto is an easy file transfer tool designed for LAN use. Use it in everyday work to transfer files from one PC to another, without worrying about users, permissions, operating systems, protocols, clients, servers and so on… Just start dukto on the two PCs and transfer files and...

    46 Dukto R6 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • Symbian S60
    • Android Tablet
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