Packet

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An implementation of the Google Quick Share protocol to send and receive files to Android devices or another instance of Packet.

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Cost / License

Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)

Platforms

Linux
Flathub
Flatpak

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Lightweight
Privacy focused

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No registration required
Ad-free
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Recent activities

kidfromjupiter added Packet as alternative to NearbyShare for Linux
25 days ago
firefoxgooogle081 added Packet as alternative to Curato
4 months ago
POX added Packet as alternative to PairDrop, Send Anywhere, NearDrop and SHAREit + 13 similar activities
11 months ago
POX added Packet
11 months ago

Packet information

Developed by
nozwock
Licensing
Open Source (GPL-3.0) and Free product.
Written in
Rust
Alternatives
18 alternatives listed
Supported Languages
- English

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GitHub repository

879 Stars
23 Forks
34 Open Issues
Updated Nov 25, 2025

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Packet was added to AlternativeTo by Paul on May 16, 2025 and this page was last updated May 16, 2025.

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What is Packet?

Send and receive files wirelessly with Android devices using Quick Share or another device with Packet installed.

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