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 50 alternatives to Send for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Send alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Send are OnionShare, pCloud, Hoodik and Wormhole.

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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.

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Send alternatives page was last updated Feb 24, 2025
  1. LocalSend icon
     217 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:

    86 LocalSend alternatives
    LocalSend screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

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

    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
    LocalSend iconSend Icon

    LocalSend VS Send

    Is LocalSend a good alternative to Send?
     
    • 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 Lightweight, Privacy focused and DecentralizedSend is not according to our users
  2. OnionShare icon
     88 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.

    55 OnionShare alternatives
    OnionShare screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  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 iconSend Icon

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  3. pCloud icon
     140 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.

    132 pCloud alternatives
    pCloud screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    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
    pCloud iconSend Icon

    pCloud VS Send

    Is pCloud a good alternative to Send?
     
    • pCloud is the most popular Web-based alternative to Send.

    • pCloud is Freemium and ProprietarySend is Free and Open Source
  4. Hoodik icon
     16 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.

    70 Hoodik alternatives
    Hoodik screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    Hoodik iconSend Icon

    Hoodik VS Send

    Is Hoodik a good alternative to Send?
     
    • 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
  5. Wormhole icon
     36 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.

    91 Wormhole alternatives
    Wormhole screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • WebApps

    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 iconSend Icon

    Wormhole VS Send

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  6. WeTransfer icon
     105 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.

    232 WeTransfer alternatives
    Homepage

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    WeTransfer Features

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

    WeTransfer VS Send

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  7. SwissTransfer icon
     26 likes

    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
    SwissTransfer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox

    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 iconSend Icon

    SwissTransfer VS Send

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  8. Send Anywhere icon
     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.

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

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    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
    Send Anywhere iconSend Icon

    Send Anywhere VS Send

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  9. Croc icon
     19 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.

    86 Croc alternatives
    Croc screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    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
    Croc iconSend Icon

    Croc VS Send

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  10. GNOME Warp icon
     10 likes

    Fast and secure file transfer via Magic Wormhole protocol.

    66 GNOME Warp alternatives
    GNOME Warp screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    GNOME Warp Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Secure File Sharing
    3.  Image Sharing
    4.  Integrated File Sharing
    5.  Document Sharing
    GNOME Warp iconSend Icon

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  11. Warpinator icon
     15 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.

    67 Warpinator alternatives
    Warpinator screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    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
    Warpinator iconSend Icon

    Warpinator VS Send

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  12. Sharrr icon
     9 likes

    End-to-end encrypted file transfer.

    61 Sharrr alternatives
    Sharrr screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

    Sharrr VS Send

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