PairDrop AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Peer-to-Peer File Sharings

Alternatives list

1. 

   

   LocalSend

    499 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.

   157 LocalSend alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Chocolatey
   • Mac
   • Homebrew
   • iPhone
   • iPad
   • Android
   • Android Tablet
   • F-Droid
   • Obtainium
   • OpenAPK
   • Linux
   • AppImage
   • Flatpak
   • Flathub
   • Snapcraft
   • Arch Linux
   • Nix Package Manager

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

   +5

   

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   LocalSend vs PairDrop Comments

   Positive comment by danielol1 · Sep 23, 2026

   It worked well for me. I sometimes had trouble with PairDrop, so I started using LocalSend.

   Positive comment by ligobe · Jan 29, 2025

   More stable than pairdrop, has a bit more features

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   • LocalSend is Free and Open SourcePairDrop is also Free and Open Source
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   Croc

    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.

   150 Croc alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (MIT)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Large File Transfer
   • Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • BSD
   • Termux

   • United States

   

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4. 

   

   iyox Wormhole

    14 likes

   An Android Client for the magic-wormhole protocol.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Large File Transfer
   • Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

   Platforms

   • Android
   • F-Droid

   

   

   

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   Air Delivery

    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.

   99 Air Delivery alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Large File Transfer
   • Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

   Platforms

   • Online

   

   

   

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6. 

   

   DashBeam (Previously AltSendme)

    11 likes

   Peer-to-peer tool for fast, encrypted transfers of files and folders between platforms without using the cloud or accounts, supporting unlimited sizes, resumable sends, paired devices, ticket-based sharing, BLAKE3 integrity, NAT traversal, and broadcast.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • India

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • Self-Hosted

   • India

   

   

   

   +9

   

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8. 

   

   Destiny

    7 likes

   Destiny is an end-to-end encrypted file transfer app. It allows people to securely send files without needing to reveal their identity to each other, or the service provider. No sign-up is needed.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (MIT)

   Application type

   • Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Alerts

   • Discontinued

   Platforms

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

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

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9. 

   

   rDrop

    4 likes

   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!

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Platforms

   • Online

   

   

   

   +1

   

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10. 

    

    Flashbyte

     1 like

    Send and receive files directly between your devices, phone, laptop, or desktop, with no internet, no accounts, and no cloud uploads.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    • Large File Transfer

    Platforms

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

    

    

    

    +4

    

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11. 

    

    TangoShare

     2 likes

    Peer-to-peer platform offering direct, encrypted file transfers between devices with no servers, supporting up to 10 participants, no accounts, no data collection, and fast speeds for teams or individuals sharing photos, videos, or project files securely.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Large File Transfer

    Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Online

    • Global

    

    

    

    +3

    

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12. 

    

    Arbore

     1 like

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    

    

    

    +2

    

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    QuickBridge

     1 like

    QuickBridge is a fast, free, browser-native web app that enables direct, peer-to-peer file sharing between devices with a 10 GB limit, bypassing the need for cloud storage or user accounts. This tool facilitates secure and immediate transfers across operating systems, including...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Large File Transfer
    • Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

    Origin

    • South Africa

    Platforms

    • Online

    • South Africa

    

    

    

    +9

    

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    AirPipe

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    Self-hosted file transfer tool enabling peer-to-peer sending from CLI or browser using passphrases and WebRTC. Relay never accesses contents. Includes mailbox mode for temporary encrypted storage, requires no account, and supports large file exchanges securely.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker

    • United States

    

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