Pingvin Share Alternatives

Pingvin Share is described as 'A self-hosted file sharing platform that combines lightness and beauty, perfect for seamless and efficient file sharing' and is an app in the file sharing category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Pingvin Share for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Linux, Android and Mac apps. The best Pingvin Share alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Pingvin Share are Send, pCloud, Hoodik and Pixeldrain.

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Pingvin Share alternatives are mainly Large File Transfer Services but may also be Cloud Storage Services or File Sync 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 Pingvin Share.
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A self-hosted file sharing platform that combines lightness and beauty, perfect for seamless and efficient file sharing.

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Pingvin Share alternatives page was last updated Feb 24, 2025
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  1. LocalSend icon
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    LocalSend

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    LocalSend is a free, open-source, cross-platform file-sharing tool designed to securely share files and messages with nearby devices over your local network without needing an internet connection. Here are some of its key features:

    86 LocalSend alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Secure File Sharing
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Large File Transfer
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  LAN
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Decentralized
    10.  Works Offline
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    • LocalSend is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Pingvin Share.

    • LocalSend is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Pingvin Share.

    • LocalSend is Free and Open SourcePingvin Share is also Free and Open Source
    • LocalSend is Lightweight, Privacy focused and DecentralizedPingvin Share is not according to our users
  2. Send icon
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    Send

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    Send lets you share files with end-to-end encryption and a link that automatically expires. So you can keep what you share private and make sure your stuff doesn’t stay online forever.

    80 Send alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Secure File Sharing
    2.  Large File Transfer
    3.  File Sending
    4.  No registration required
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  No Logs
    10.  File Hosting
    Send iconPingvin Share Icon

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    • Send is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Pingvin Share.

    • Send is Free and Open SourcePingvin Share is also Free and Open Source
    • Send is Privacy focusedPingvin Share is not according to our users
  4. pCloud icon
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    pCloud

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    Fast and very secure digital asset management platform with a user-friendly interface. Allows you to customize download links with your brand's style and logo. Controlled access to all your digital files-anytime, anywhere,on any device and more.

    132 pCloud alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Top pCloud Features

    1.  Encrypted Backup
    2.  Lifetime licence
    3.  Cloud based
    4.  Two-factor Authentication
    5.  GDPR Compliant
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  WebDAV Support
    10.  High Level
    11. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
    12.  Sync with Google Drive
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    Ufile.io

    Ufile.io is a platform that facilitates file sharing and storage, offering its services free of charge without necessitating registration. It employs advanced security techniques in its encrypted cloud storage to maintain the int...

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    Hoodik

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    Hoodik is a lightweight, secure, and self-hosted cloud storage solution. It's designed and built with Rust and Vue, focusing on end-to-end encryption that shields your data from prying eyes and hackers.

    70 Hoodik alternatives
    Hoodik screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
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  7. Pixeldrain icon
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    Pixeldrain

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    Pixeldrain is a free online utility providing users the ability to effortlessly upload files to obtain immediate sharing links, facilitating diverse media previews including images, videos, audio, PDFs, and more in a streamlined and user-friendly manner.

    92 Pixeldrain alternatives
    Home page

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Large File Transfer
    2.  File Hosting
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Video upload
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Image Sharing
    9.  Upload images
    10.  Upload Screenshot
    11.  Drag and Drop
    12.  Cloud Sync
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  8. Wormhole icon
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    Wormhole

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    Simple, private file sharing

    Wormhole lets you share files up to 10GB with end-to-end encryption and a link that automatically expires. So you can keep what you share private and make sure your stuff doesn't stay online forever.

    91 Wormhole alternatives
    Wormhole screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • WebApps
    Wormhole screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Expiring Downloads
    3.  One-link file sharing
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Multiple languages
    7.  File Sending
    8.  Attachments
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  10. WeTransfer icon
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    WeTransfer

     105 likes
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    Effortlessly share files up to 2 GB for free with secure, straightforward transfers for photos, videos, and more. Upgrade to WeTransfer Plus for $12/month to send up to 20 GB with enhanced security, extended access, and password protection, making it ideal for professionals and frequent users.

    232 WeTransfer alternatives
    Homepage

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    WeTransfer Mobile for iPhone and Android
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    WeTransfer Features

    1.  Expiring Links
    2.  No registration required
    3.  File Sending
    4.  Support for Large File
    5.  Direct file uploading
    6.  Attachments
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  11. SwissTransfer icon
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    SwissTransfer

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    SwissTransfer is a data transfer service that lets you send up to 50 GB. It’s free of charge, free of ads and it respects your privacy.

    89 SwissTransfer alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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    SwissTransfer Features

    1.  No Subscription
    2.  Large File Transfer
    3.  Support for Large File
    4.  Expiring Downloads
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Secure File Sharing
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Expiring Links
    9.  End-to-End Encryption
    10.  Password protection
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  12. Send Anywhere icon
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    Send Anywhere

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    A cross-platform file sharing service which allows users to easily share digital content peer-to-peer, in real-time, without cloud storage.

    194 Send Anywhere alternatives
    Web (https://send-anywhere.com)

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Send Anywhere Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  File Sending
    3.  Personal-assistant
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  13. Croc icon
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    Croc

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    croc is a tool I built to easily and securely transfer stuff from one computer to another.

    The only tool that is easily installed and used on any platform, and has secure peer-to-peer transferring, and has the capability to resume broken transfers.

    86 Croc alternatives
    Croc screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Secure File Sharing
    2.  Data transfer
    3.  File Sending
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  Multi Platform
    6.  Local network sharing
    7.  Command line interface
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Portable
    11.  Password protection
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  14. GNOME Warp icon
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    GNOME Warp

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    Fast and secure file transfer via Magic Wormhole protocol.

    66 GNOME Warp alternatives
    GNOME Warp screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    +3
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    GNOME Warp Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Secure File Sharing
    3.  Image Sharing
    4.  Integrated File Sharing
    5.  Document Sharing
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  15. Warpinator icon
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    Warpinator

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    Warpinator is a free, open-source tool for sending and receiving files between computers that are on the same network. All you need do is install Warpinator on the computers, choose a group code, edit your firewalls if necessary, and that’s all.

    67 Warpinator alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  LAN
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Cross-Platform
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