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 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 alternatives are mainly Large File Transfer Services but may also be File Sync Tools or Mobile Remote Control Tools.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of OpenDrop.
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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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OpenDrop alternatives page was last updated Jun 27, 2023
  1. Arbore icon
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    Arbore is a free and open-source file sharing application that enables you to send your pictures, documents, files to your contacts privately and without limits.

    61 Arbore alternatives
    Arbore screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Multi Platform
    3.  Secure File Sharing
    4.  File Sending
    Discontinued

    Last update in January 2019 and last release in April 2018.

    Arbore iconOpenDrop Icon

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  2. rDrop icon
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    Send files from one device to another by scanning a QR code. No compression, No size limit, Secure and Fast! Like AirDrop, but works on any device, OS or platform!

    70 rDrop alternatives
    rDrop screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    rDrop Features

    1.  WebRTC
    2.  Support for Large File
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    rDrop iconOpenDrop Icon

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  3. LAN-Share icon
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    LAN Share is a cross platform local area network file transfer application, built using Qt GUI framework. It can be used to transfer a whole folder, one or more files, large or small immediately without any additional configuration.

    61 LAN-Share alternatives
    LAN-Share screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    LAN-Share Features

    1.  LAN
    Discontinued

    Last commit was in December 2021

    LAN-Share iconOpenDrop Icon

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  4. ezshare icon
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    ezshare is a simple file server that lets you easily share many big files like photos and videos with friends (or between your devices) over a local network without requiring an internet connection. It starts an HTTP server that lists all files and directories in the directory...

    27 ezshare alternatives
    ezshare (Standalone app edition)

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    ezshare Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  File Sending
    ezshare iconOpenDrop Icon

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  5. Hop - Send it fast, hop it icon
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    Send it fast, hop it

    Hop is a multi-platform wireless filesharing app supported on Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS.

    81 Hop - Send it fast, hop it alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Hop - Send it fast, hop it Features

    1.  Multiplatform
    2.  File Sending
    Hop - Send it fast, hop it iconOpenDrop Icon

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  6. weborf icon
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    Weborf is a lightweight webserver designed to rapidly share directories. Runs on POSIX systems.

    81 weborf alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    weborf Features

    1.  HTTP server
    weborf iconOpenDrop Icon

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  7. Giver icon
     3 likes

    Giver is a simple file sharing desktop application. Other people running Giver on your network are automatically discovered and you can send files to them by simply dragging the files to their photo or icon shown in Giver.

    18 Giver alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Discontinued

    It seems there has been no update after 2007.

    Giver iconOpenDrop Icon

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  8. Instashare icon
     2 likes

    Transfer files the easy way, just drag & drop the file and we will handle the rest.

    51 Instashare alternatives
    Instashare screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Instashare Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Drag and Drop
    Instashare iconOpenDrop Icon

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  9. Simple HTTP Server icon
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    Need to share some files with your colleagues or setup basic html website on your machine? It's very simple with Simple HTTP Server. Just click 'Start server' and choose a folder to share. The url already in your clipboard.

    78 Simple HTTP Server alternatives
    Simple HTTP Server screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Simple HTTP Server Features

    1.  HTTP server
    Simple HTTP Server iconOpenDrop Icon

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  10. Transfer on LAN icon
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    Transfer on LAN is a software that allows multiple users to transfer files (or folders) on a local network. It is cross-platform and requires no configuration.

    19 Transfer on LAN alternatives
    Transfer on LAN screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Transfer on LAN Features

    1.  Zero configuration
    Discontinued

    Link dead. C-NET page hasn't been updated since 2013.

    Transfer on LAN iconOpenDrop Icon

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  11. MobiKin Transfer for Mobile icon
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    MobiKin Transfer for Mobile is a top-notch phone transfer program for iOS, Android, Windows Phone, or BlackBerry users. With it, you can move contents between them freely and easily.

    35 MobiKin Transfer for Mobile alternatives
    MobiKin Transfer for Mobile screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    MobiKin Transfer for Mobile Features

    1.  Android Sync
    MobiKin Transfer for Mobile iconOpenDrop Icon

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    • MobiKin Transfer for Mobile is the most popular commercial alternative to OpenDrop.

    • MobiKin Transfer for Mobile is Paid and ProprietaryOpenDrop is Free and Open Source
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    Simidude is a cross platform network clipboard. Simidude will connect automatically over your local network. It makes it very easy to drag and drop text, images, files or directories from one computer to another.

    10 Simidude alternatives
    Simidude screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    OpenDrop Icon

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