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, Linux, Mac and iPhone apps. The best OpenDrop alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenDrop are Syncthing, ShareDrop, Wormhole and Send Anywhere.

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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...

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  1. Dukto R6 icon
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    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...

    44 Dukto R6 alternatives
    Dukto R6 screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Drag and Drop
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    Discontinued

    The project is no longer maintained. Last version, released in 2013 can be still downloaded on the official website

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  2. oshi.at icon
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    oshi.at

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    Anonymous file sharing / upload using a command-line or API client.

    73 oshi.at alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Tor

    oshi.at Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Support for TOR
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  File Hosting
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  4. Sharik icon
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    Sharik

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    Sharik is an open-source, cross-platform solution for sharing files via Wi-Fi or Mobile Hotspot.

    78 Sharik alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Snapcraft
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Wi-Fi Direct
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  5. SHAREit icon
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    SHAREit

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    SHAREit - An inter-phone transmission tool that has zero network traffic; Works even without internet connection and 60x faster than Bluetooth.

    113 SHAREit alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • KaiOS

    SHAREit Features

    1.  Optimized for Windows
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  6. AirDrop icon
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    AirDrop

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    With AirDrop, you can wirelessly send documents, photos, videos, websites, map locations, and more to a nearby iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac.

    116 AirDrop alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Wireless
    2.  Integrated into iOS
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  7. Send files to TV icon
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    Send files to TV

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    Send files to tv is a simple application to connect your Smart Tv android, your android mobile device and your personal computer. It allows you to fastly and easily share movies, tv show or ANY files between these devices through your local network.

    31 Send files to TV alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Android TV
    • Aptoide
    • Fire TV
    • Roku
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    Send files to TV Features

    1.  File Sending
    2.  Sideload apps
    3.  Android tv
    4.  Install APK
    5.  Secure File Sharing
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  9. NitroShare icon
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    NitroShare

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    A network file-sharing application that makes sending a file to another machine on the local network as easy as dragging-and-dropping.

    99 NitroShare alternatives
    Wizard

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    NitroShare Features

    1.  Support for Android Things
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  Shell integration
    NitroShare running in KDE
    Nautilus Integration
    Discontinued

    Last update in June 2019 and last desktop release in October 2017. Android version has last release in February 2018.

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  10. LanXchange icon
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    LanXchange

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    A simple tool for spontaneous, local network file transfers.

    77 LanXchange alternatives
    Windows
    Android

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    2.  Portable
    3.  Offline
    4.  Drag and Drop
    5.  File Sending
    6.  LAN
    Discontinued

    Last GitHub commit in May 2021

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  11. Photon File Transfer icon
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    Photon File Transfer

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    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)

    56 Photon File Transfer alternatives
    Peer discovery
    File transfer

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    Properties

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Lightweight
    5.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  File Sending
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  12. Blaze File Sharing icon
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    Blaze File Sharing

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    Blaze is a file sharing progressive web app(PWA) that allows users to transfer files between multiple devices. It works similar to SHAREit or the Files app by Google but uses web technologies to eliminate the process of installing native apps for different devices and operating...

    63 Blaze File Sharing alternatives
    Blaze File Sharing screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Blaze File Sharing Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Peer-To-Peer
    3.  Progressive Web App
    4.  Drag and Drop
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    • Blaze File Sharing is the most popular SaaS alternative to OpenDrop.

    • Blaze File Sharing is Free and Open SourceOpenDrop is also Free and Open Source
  13. Flying Carpet icon
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    Flying Carpet

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    File transfer between Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows over ad hoc Wi-Fi. No network infrastructure required, just two devices with Wi-Fi chips in close range.

    54 Flying Carpet alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Ad-free
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  14. Feem icon
    Feem icon

    Feem

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    Share files offline. No servers. No cloud. No limits.

    138 Feem alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    Windows 1
    Windows 2
    +4
    Windows 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  File Sending
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