Send AlternativesLarge File Transfer Services and other similar apps like Send

Send is described as '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' and is a popular large file transfer service in the file sharing category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Send for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Linux, Mac and Android apps. The best Send alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Send are OnionShare, Transfer.it, pCloud and Hoodik.

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  1. LocalSend icon

    LocalSend

     369 likes

    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:

    108 LocalSend alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Chocolatey
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    Comments about LocalSend as an Alternative to Send
    umitseyhan
    Negative
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    Localsend does not store any files and works only in local area network. Send works like temporary cloud storage.

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    • LocalSend is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Send.

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

    • LocalSend is Free and Open SourceSend is also Free and Open Source
    • LocalSend is LightweightSend is not according to our users
  2. OnionShare icon

    OnionShare

     109 likes

    OnionShare is an open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network.

    63 OnionShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Snapcraft
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  4. Transfer.it icon

    Transfer.it

     26 likes

    Transfer massive files exceeding 1TB, unlimited storage, password-protection, expiring download links, no per-transfer limits, share through links or email, and recipients don’t need accounts. Powered by fast, reliable MEGA infrastructure.

    60 Transfer.it alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Comments about Transfer.it as an Alternative to Send
    cosmospider
    Negative
    0

    Unlike Send, this one is not end-to-end encrypted. Password protection is for authentication only, your browser still gets a regular HTTPS link to download unencrypted contents.

    I would not trust a service with such "generous" free tier with files that weren't encrypted locally before uploading, and sharing a password separately from the link with the other party is simply less convenient.

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    • Transfer.it is the most popular Web-based alternative to Send.

    • Transfer.it is Free and ProprietarySend is Free and Open Source
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    pCloud

    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 ...

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    pCloud

     149 likes

    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.

    153 pCloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  7. Hoodik icon

    Hoodik

     23 likes

    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.

    91 Hoodik alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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    • Hoodik is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Send.

    • Hoodik is Free and Open SourceSend is also Free and Open Source
    • Hoodik is LightweightSend is not according to our users
  8. Wormhole icon

    Wormhole

     44 likes

    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.

    117 Wormhole alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • WebApps
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    Comments about Wormhole as an Alternative to Send
    cosmospider
    Positive
    0

    It is proprietary, but at least it is end-to-end encrypted.

    Files over 5GB aren't actually uploaded to the server but P2P shared, which isn't mentioned on the page before uploading, but it's a good feature when you learn about it and when it works.

    But in P2P mode it also clutters browser's local storage, I had to clean this website's data manually to unclutter it.

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    • Wormhole is Free and ProprietarySend is Free and Open Source
    • Wormhole is LightweightSend is not according to our users
  10. WeTransfer icon

    WeTransfer

     111 likes

    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.

    251 WeTransfer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. Croc icon

    Croc

     25 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
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  13. Warpinator icon

    Warpinator

     19 likes

    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.

    87 Warpinator alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  14. Send Anywhere icon

    Send Anywhere

     109 likes

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

    217 Send Anywhere alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Kindle Fire
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  15. Air Delivery icon

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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