SHAREit Alternatives for Linux

SHAREit is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to SHAREit and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to SHAREit are Send Anywhere, Dukto R6, Croc and Warpinator.

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SHAREit - An inter-phone transmission tool that has zero network traffic; Works even without internet connection and 60x faster than Bluetooth.

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SHAREit 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:

    91 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.  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
    11.  Portable

    LocalSend VS SHAREit

     

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

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

    • LocalSend is Free and Open SourceSHAREit is Free and Proprietary
    • LocalSend is Lightweight, Privacy focused and DecentralizedSHAREit is not according to our users
  2. Send Anywhere icon

    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.

    203 Send Anywhere alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Kindle Fire
    Web (https://send-anywhere.com)

    Send Anywhere Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  File Sending
    3.  Personal-assistant

    Send Anywhere VS SHAREit

     
    Comments about Send Anywhere as an Alternative to SHAREit
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Apr 5, 2019
    4

    although it does need internet connection, the distance is definitely better than shareit

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    Dec 27, 2017
    17

    it needs INTERNET connection to transfer file between android and windows. in fact it uploads files to the server then windows should download it. you can do this with every browser. no need for "send anywhere". in fact in terms of android- windows transfer send anywhere does nothing

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    TheEmperorArt
    Positive Feb 6, 2018
    -1

    No Bloat, barely any ads. Connects to devices much faster than Shareit's "seach and detect". Easily shares any files, up to more than 200 files in one transmission. It is able to send with and without wifi, just like Shareit, to send it without wifi you need the Desktop app, which everyone who has been complaining about not being able to send was using the browser version.

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    • Most users think Send Anywhere is a great SHAREit alternative.

    • Send Anywhere is the most popular Web-based alternative to SHAREit.

    • Send Anywhere is Freemium and ProprietarySHAREit is Free and Proprietary
  4. Dukto R6 icon

    Dukto R6

     80 likes
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    Dukto is an easy file transfer tool designed for LAN use. Use it in everyday work to transfer files from one PC to another, without worrying about users, permissions, operating systems, protocols, clients, servers and so on… Just start dukto on the two PCs and transfer files and...

    42 Dukto R6 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • Symbian S60
    • Android Tablet
    Dukto R6 screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer maintained. Last version, released in 2013 can be still downloaded on the official website

    Dukto R6 Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Drag and Drop

    Dukto R6 VS SHAREit

     
    Comments about Dukto R6 as an Alternative to SHAREit
    Guest
    Negative Jun 20, 2018
    3

    dukto pauses sharing when screen goes off

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    • Most users think Dukto R6 is a great SHAREit alternative.

    • Dukto R6 is Free and Open SourceSHAREit is Free and Proprietary
  5. 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.

    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 SHAREit

     
  6. Warpinator icon

    Warpinator

     16 likes
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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.

    72 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 SHAREit

     
  7. Rymdport icon

    Rymdport

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    Rymdport (formerly wormhole-gui) is a cross-platform application that lets you easily and safely share files, folders, and text between devices. The data is sent securely with end-to-end encryption using the same protocol as Magic Wormhole.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • FreeBSD
    Send

    Rymdport Features

    1.  Cross-Platform
    2.  File Sending

    Rymdport VS SHAREit

     
  9. GNOME Warp icon

    GNOME Warp

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    Fast and secure file transfer via Magic Wormhole protocol.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    GNOME Warp screenshot 1

    GNOME Warp Features

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

    GNOME Warp VS SHAREit

     
  10. 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.

    68 Magic Wormhole alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python

    Magic Wormhole Features

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

    Magic Wormhole VS SHAREit

     
  11. Sharik icon

    Sharik

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    Sharik is an open-source, cross-platform solution for sharing files via Wi-Fi or Mobile Hotspot.

    95 Sharik alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Snapcraft
    • F-Droid
    Sharik screenshot 1
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    Discontinued

    The latest version (3.1) was released in September 2021.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Wi-Fi Direct

    Sharik VS SHAREit

     
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