Simple HTTP Server Alternatives

Apps similar to Simple HTTP Server include LocalSend, which is free and open source. Other options are nginx, OnionShare, PairDrop and Send. There's no shortage of Large File Transfer Services like Simple HTTP Server, with more than 50 alternatives for Linux, Windows, Mac, Android and the web.

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  1. Sharrr icon
     15 likes

    Secure file transfer platform with end-to-end encryption. It supports any file size, parallel uploads, and asynchronous transfer. Files are stored securely in Switzerland and deleted after 7 days, with a one-time download link provided after transfer, ensuring maximum security and compliance.

    118 Sharrr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  2. Magic Wormhole icon
     26 likes

    Secure data transfer software that allows users to transfer files between computers. It uses a Password Authenticated Key Exchange (PAKE) for end-to-end encryption and generates single-use codes for the transfer. The 'wormhole' command-line tool facilitates transfers with tab-completion for ease of use.

    115 Magic Wormhole alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python
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  3. Lufi icon
     26 likes

    Secure file sharing software with end-to-end encryption. Files are encrypted in-browser, and encryption keys are embedded in the URL, never sent to the server. This ensures file content remains private and inaccessible to third parties, including the software administrator and ISPs.

    190 Lufi alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  4. SHAREit icon
     52 likes

    Wireless transfer of files, apps, videos, and documents directly between Android, iOS, and Windows devices—no internet, cables, or Bluetooth required. Supports high-speed group sharing with up to five devices at once and no size limits for fast peer-to-peer transfers.

    168 SHAREit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • KaiOS
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  5. lighttpd icon
     62 likes

    lighttpd (pronounced "lighty") is a web server designed to be secure, fast, standards-compliant, and flexible while being optimized for speed-critical environments.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Uguu.se icon
     17 likes

    Uguu is a simple to use free file hosting service where files get deleted after 3 days. It lets you share your photos, documents, music, videos and more with others online.

    113 Uguu.se alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
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  7. Bitwarden Send icon
     19 likes

    A secure and ephemeral way to transmit sensitive information to anyone. Sends can include plaintext or file attachments up to 100 MB.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Firefox
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  8. Destiny icon
     7 likes

    Destiny is an end-to-end encrypted file transfer app. It allows people to securely send files without needing to reveal their identity to each other, or the service provider. No sign-up is needed.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  9. Sharik icon
     16 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Snapcraft
    • F-Droid
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  10. AirDrop icon
     15 likes

    With AirDrop, you can wirelessly send documents, photos, videos, websites, map locations, and more to a nearby iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac.

    194 AirDrop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. SendGB.com icon
     24 likes

    Estonian company SendGB offers file transferring up to 5 GB for free! But you can share files up to 1 TB without signing up! You can keep files for up to 1 year.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. NitroShare icon
     34 likes

    A network file-sharing application that makes sending a file to another machine on the local network as easy as dragging-and-dropping.

    132 NitroShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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