Send Anywhere AlternativesLarge File Transfer Services and other similar apps like Send Anywhere

Send Anywhere is described as 'A cross-platform file sharing service which allows users to easily share digital content peer-to-peer, in real-time, without cloud storage' and is a very popular large file transfer service in the file sharing category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Send Anywhere for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux apps. The best Send Anywhere alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Send Anywhere are OnionShare, PairDrop, Send and MediaFire.

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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.

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Send Anywhere alternatives page was last updated Feb 24, 2025
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  1. LocalSend icon

    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:

    92 LocalSend alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Chocolatey
    LocalSend screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Secure File Sharing
    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
    11.  Portable

    LocalSend VS Send Anywhere

     
    Comments about LocalSend as an Alternative to Send Anywhere
    Guest
    Negative Apr 2, 2024
    -1

    no transfer over the internet

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

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

    • LocalSend is Free and Open SourceSend Anywhere is Freemium and Proprietary
    • LocalSend is Lightweight, Privacy focused and DecentralizedSend Anywhere is not according to our users
  2. OnionShare icon

    OnionShare

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

    57 OnionShare alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    OnionShare screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Tor
    2.  Anonymous Secure Filesharing
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Receive files

    OnionShare VS Send Anywhere

     
  4. PairDrop icon

    PairDrop

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    Local file sharing in your browser. Inspired by Apple's AirDrop. Fork of Snapdrop.

    59 PairDrop alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    PairDrop screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Secure File Sharing
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    4.  WebRTC
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Decentralized
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Multiple languages
    10.  Local network sharing
    11.  Progressive Web App
    12. Docker icon  Support for Docker

    PairDrop VS Send Anywhere

     

    • PairDrop is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Send Anywhere.

    • PairDrop is Free and Open SourceSend Anywhere is Freemium and Proprietary
    • PairDrop is Lightweight, Decentralized and Privacy focusedSend Anywhere is not according to our users
  5. Send icon

    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.

    88 Send alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Send screenshot 1

    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 VS Send Anywhere

     
    Comments about Send as an Alternative to Send Anywhere
    Guest
    Negative Apr 2, 2024
    0

    no app, has a limit on file size

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    • Send is Free and Open SourceSend Anywhere is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Send is Privacy focusedSend Anywhere is not according to our users
  6. MediaFire icon

    MediaFire

     315 likes
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    MediaFire is the simple solution for uploading and downloading files on the internet. It focuses on providing a positive experience for downloaders, but does not offer an affiliate program for uploaders.

    235 MediaFire alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Apple TV
    MediaFire screenshot 1

    MediaFire Features

    1.  Unlimited bandwidth
    2.  File Hosting

    MediaFire VS Send Anywhere

     
    Comments about MediaFire as an Alternative to Send Anywhere
    Guest
    Negative Apr 21, 2018
    19

    Send Anywhere is Send-File-Between-Device service while MediaFire is cloud storage service with easy public sharing. MediaFire does not send files directly between device like Send Anywhere does; But MediaFire is great for sharing file for a long term.

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    • This alternative is disputed. MediaFire is a legitimate Send Anywhere alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • MediaFire is Freemium and ProprietarySend Anywhere is also Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Wormhole icon

    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.

    101 Wormhole alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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

    Wormhole VS Send Anywhere

     
  9. WeTransfer icon

    WeTransfer

     107 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.

    235 WeTransfer alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Homepage

    WeTransfer Features

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

    WeTransfer VS Send Anywhere

     
    Comments about WeTransfer as an Alternative to Send Anywhere
    TheEmperorArt
    Negative Apr 4, 2018
    4

    Does not offer client to client transfer like Send Anywhere. Instead with a limited amount of sharing to send through email

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    • Some users think WeTransfer is a great Send Anywhere alternative, some don't.

    • WeTransfer is Freemium and ProprietarySend Anywhere is also Freemium and Proprietary
  10. SwissTransfer icon

    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.

    100 SwissTransfer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    SwissTransfer screenshot 1

    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

    SwissTransfer VS Send Anywhere

     
  11. Magic Wormhole icon

    Magic Wormhole

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    This package provides a library and a command-line tool named wormhole, which makes it possible to get arbitrary-sized files and directories (or short pieces of text) from one computer to another.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python

    Magic Wormhole Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Peer-To-Peer

    Magic Wormhole VS Send Anywhere

     
  12. Croc icon

    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.

    94 Croc alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
    Croc screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Security-focused

    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

    Croc VS Send Anywhere

     
  13. Sharrr icon

    Sharrr

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    End-to-end encrypted file transfer.

    70 Sharrr alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    Sharrr screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking

    Sharrr VS Send Anywhere

     
  14. Warpinator icon

    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.

    73 Warpinator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IE flagIreland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android
    • Windows
    Warpinator screenshot 1

    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

    Warpinator VS Send Anywhere

     
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