Photon File Transfer Alternatives

Photon File Transfer is described as '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)' and is a large file transfer service in the file sharing category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Photon File Transfer for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Android, Mac and Linux apps. The best Photon File Transfer alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Photon File Transfer are OnionShare, Send, PairDrop and Transfer.it.

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  1. Air Delivery icon
     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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  2. Send Anywhere icon
     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.

    256 Send Anywhere alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Kindle Fire
     
  3. Sharrr icon
     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

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. KiteSend icon
     4 likes

    Transfers files peer-to-peer with end-to-end AES-256-GCM encryption, no uploads, accounts, or size limits. Works in browsers and Android app, auto-discovers devices on LAN or sends via internet with QR code, supporting fast, secure, cross-platform sharing.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
     
  5. Magic Wormhole icon
     26 likes

    Secure data transfer software that allows users to transfer files between computers. It uses a Password Authenticated Key Exchange (PAKE) for end-to-end encryption and generates single-use codes for the transfer. The 'wormhole' command-line tool facilitates transfers with tab-completion for ease of use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python
     
  6. Lufi icon
     26 likes

    Secure file sharing software with end-to-end encryption. Files are encrypted in-browser, and encryption keys are embedded in the URL, never sent to the server. This ensures file content remains private and inaccessible to third parties, including the software administrator and ISPs.

    177 Lufi alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. NearDrop icon
     11 likes

    NearDrop is a partial implementation of Google's Nearby Share for macOS. The app lives in your menu bar and saves files to your downloads folder. It's that simple, really.

    25 NearDrop alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. ToffeeShare icon
     30 likes

    Enables you to share files with anyone directly from your computer or phone. Nothing is ever stored online. Your data stays in your hands, as it should be.

    84 ToffeeShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
     
  9. AltSendMe icon
     6 likes

    Frictionless private worldwide file transfer, LocalSend alternative for the Internet, frictionless private FTP server desktop application.

    63 AltSendMe alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  10. SHAREit icon
     52 likes

    Wireless transfer of files, apps, videos, and documents directly between Android, iOS, and Windows devices—no internet, cables, or Bluetooth required. Supports high-speed group sharing with up to five devices at once and no size limits for fast peer-to-peer transfers.

    156 SHAREit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • KaiOS
     
  11. Quick Share (formerly known as Nearby Share) is a feature of Google's mobile and desktop operating systems Android and Chrome OS which allows data to be transferred via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, similar to AirDrop and Android Beam. It was officially released on August 4, 2020.

    28 Quick Share [Google] alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
     
  12. Bitwarden Send icon
     18 likes

    A secure and ephemeral way to transmit sensitive information to anyone. Sends can include plaintext or file attachments up to 100 MB.

    131 Bitwarden Send alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Firefox
     
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