PairDrop AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Large File Transfer Services

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

   

   

   

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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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   AlterSend

    27 likes

   Encrypted peer-to-peer file transfers between devices with no size limits, no cloud storage, and no servers involved. Simple pairing via QR or code, supporting large files and folders across devices, all without sign-up, accounts, or personal data required.

   28 AlterSend alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • Russia

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • iPhone

   • Russia

   

   

   

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4. 

   

   Wormhole

    47 likes

   Private file sharing platform with end-to-end encryption & auto-expiring links. Generates links in under 2 seconds with peer-to-peer transfers. Additional features include QR codes, multi-language support & custom expiration settings. Supports Tor Browser & clipboard file sharing.

   169 Wormhole alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Online

   • United States

   

   

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5. 

   

   SwissTransfer

    38 likes

   Secure and free data transfer service that lets you send up to 50GB. No registration required, with download links valid for 30 days. Share files via email or link, with optional password protection. Data is stored in Switzerland, complying with GDPR, ensuring secure sharing for individuals and businesses.

   160 SwissTransfer alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • Switzerland

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Google Chrome

   • Switzerland

   

   

   

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6. 

   

   Send Anywhere

    111 likes

   Share unlimited files of any size or type instantly across Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux using peer-to-peer transfer, no login or signup required, a one-time six-digit code pairs devices, enabling secure, real-time, direct device-to-device file sharing.

   277 Send Anywhere alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • South Korea

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Google Chrome
   • Kindle Fire

   • South Korea

   

   

   

   +5

   

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8. 

   

   Warpinator

    23 likes

   Allows secure, high-speed file transfers across multiple devices on a local network, requires installation on each device, supports auto-detection, port selection, custom codes, and offers a themeable, easy-to-use interface requiring no server configuration.

   126 Warpinator alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • Ireland
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • Android Tablet
   • Flathub
   • Flatpak

   • Ireland
   • EU

   

   

   

   +1

   

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9. 

   

   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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10. 

    

    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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11. 

    

    Sharrr

     15 likes

    Secure file transfer platform with end-to-end encryption. It supports any file size, parallel uploads, and asynchronous transfer. Files are stored securely in Switzerland and deleted after 7 days, with a one-time download link provided after transfer, ensuring maximum security and compliance.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    • Large File Transfer

    Origin

    • Switzerland

    Platforms

    • Online

    • Switzerland

    

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12. 

    

    Nothing Warp

     6 likes

    Nothing Warp is a lightweight browser extension that helps you move files, links, copied text and images between your computer and your Android phone.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Large File Transfer

    Origin

    • United Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome

    • United Kingdom

    

    

    

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13. 

    

    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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    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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