ShareDrop AlternativesLarge File Transfer Services and other similar apps like ShareDrop

ShareDrop is described as 'Was acquired by Limewire in 2025, after which it ceased to provide the source code for its current websitew which just redirects to Limewire after uploading something. The platform also introduced mandatory online file hosting with paid options and began promoting its' and is a popular large file transfer service in the file sharing category. There are more than 50 alternatives to ShareDrop, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Mac and Linux apps. The best ShareDrop alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to ShareDrop are Syncthing, PairDrop, Send and Hoodik.

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  1. LocalSend icon
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    Open-source solution providing encrypted, peer-to-peer file and message sharing across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS without internet access, using only local networks. No setup required, ensuring privacy with no cloud involvement or external servers.

    110 LocalSend alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Chocolatey
     
  2. Syncthing icon
     876 likes

    Open-source, peer-to-peer service offering encrypted file synchronization, ensuring data privacy and user-autonomy without relying on cloud storage or central servers, suitable for various uses.

    134 Syncthing alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Termux
    • Terminal
     
  3. PairDrop icon
     54 likes

    Browser-based peer-to-peer file sharing for images, documents, and text that works on all systems, including Android, iOS, Linux, and Windows. Enables quick transfers in local networks or Wi-Fi without installation or registration, preserving original file quality.

    73 PairDrop alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
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    PairDrop vs ShareDrop Comments
    Kezxo
    Positive
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    It's like the original program, sending files locally without any weird crypto and paid features.

    marianoju
    Positive
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    Same function, very similar interface, great alternative.

    • PairDrop is Free and Open SourceShareDrop is Freemium and Proprietary
    • PairDrop is Privacy focusedShareDrop is not according to our users
  4. Send icon
     80 likes

    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.

    105 Send alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
     
  5. Hoodik icon
     25 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.

    95 Hoodik alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  6. Wormhole icon
     45 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.

    123 Wormhole alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • WebApps
     
  7. Croc icon
     25 likes

    Facilitates encrypted peer-to-peer file sharing across major platforms using unique code phrases for authentication, ensuring end-to-end security, resumable transfers, direct device pairing without accounts, no external data storage, and simple installation.

    113 Croc alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
     
  8. Send Anywhere icon
     110 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.

    223 Send Anywhere alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Kindle Fire
     
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    Send Anywhere vs ShareDrop Comments
    Kezxo
    Negative
    0

    This also got bought by Limewire and now stores files online, adds paid features no one wanted and promotes their crypto coin. Use https://alternativeto.net/software/pairdrop/about/ instead cause it's still good.

    arndtadler
    Positive
    0

    Works Fast and with progress bar

    • Send Anywhere is Freemium and ProprietaryShareDrop is also Freemium and Proprietary
  9. Warpinator icon
     20 likes

    Allows secure, high-speed file transfers across multiple devices on a local network, requires installation on each device, supports auto-detection, port selection, custom codes, and offers a themeable, easy-to-use interface requiring no server configuration.

    92 Warpinator alternatives

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    • Windows
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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  10. Phone Link icon
     32 likes

    Phone Link is a syncing software developed by Microsoft to connect Windows PCs to your Android phone or iPhone to view notifications, make phone calls, use mobile apps amongst others – all right on your PC.

    35 Phone Link alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  11. 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.

    66 ToffeeShare alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
     
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