Simple HTTP Server Alternatives

Simple HTTP Server is described as 'Need to share some files with your colleagues or setup basic html website on your machine? It's very simple with Simple HTTP Server. Just click 'Start server' and choose a folder to share. The url already in your clipboard' and is an app in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Simple HTTP Server for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Web-based and Android apps. The best Simple HTTP Server alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Simple HTTP Server are nginx, OnionShare, PairDrop and Send.

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Simple HTTP Server alternatives page was last updated Feb 15, 2024
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    Blaze is a file sharing progressive web app(PWA) that allows users to transfer files between multiple devices. It works similar to SHAREit or the Files app by Google but uses web technologies to eliminate the process of installing native apps for different devices and operating...

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Blaze File Sharing Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Peer-To-Peer
    3.  Progressive Web App
    4.  Drag and Drop

    Blaze File Sharing VS Simple HTTP Server

     
    • Blaze File Sharing is the most popular SaaS alternative to Simple HTTP Server.

    • Blaze File Sharing is Free and Open SourceSimple HTTP Server is also Free and Open Source
  2. Destiny icon
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    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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Secure File Sharing
    4.  Peer-To-Peer

    Destiny VS Simple HTTP Server

     
  3. Instant.io icon
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    Download/upload files using the WebTorrent protocol (BitTorrent over WebRTC). This is a beta.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Instant.io Features

    1.  WebRTC

    Instant.io VS Simple HTTP Server

     
  4. Tresorit Send icon
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    Tresorit Send brings secure file sharing to your fingertips. Encrypted sharing with links helps to replace attachments and unreliable file transfer sites.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Online

    Tresorit Send Features

    1.  Expiring Links
    2.  Link Tracking
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Protected by Password
    5.  Secure File Sharing

    Tresorit Send VS Simple HTTP Server

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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    lighttpd Features

    1.  HTTP server

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

    105 NitroShare alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Discontinued

    Last update in June 2019 and last desktop release in October 2017. Android version has last release in February 2018.

    NitroShare Features

    1.  Support for Android Things
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  Shell integration

    NitroShare VS Simple HTTP Server

     
  7. LiberDrop icon
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    LiberDrop is a convenient and efficient service designed to simplify the process of transferring files between different devices. Whether you're looking to send documents, photos, or entire folders, LiberDrop makes it easy to securely transfer your files with just a few...

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    LiberDrop Features

    1.  Cross-Platform
    2.  WebRTC

    LiberDrop VS Simple HTTP Server

     
  8. Salad Room icon
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    Salad Room is a web app to share text, links or files quickly between devices. Magically connecting them on the same network. Like AirDrop, but for everyone.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Salad Room Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Browser-based
    3.  Wireless

    Salad Room VS Simple HTTP Server

     
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    Warpinator for Android is an unofficial port of Linux Mint's file sharing tool of the same name. It is fully compatible with the original protocol and allows for easy transfer of files between Android and Linux devices.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android

    Warpinator for Android Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  LAN

    Warpinator for Android VS Simple HTTP Server

     
  10. AirDash icon
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    Send picture from android to mac? Large file over 2gb from pc to pc? AirDash handles it all securely and free.

    13 AirDash alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    AirDash Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Support for Large File
    3.  Secure File Sharing

    AirDash VS Simple HTTP Server

     
  11. TrebleShot icon
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    Send and receive files over available connections Share your videos and songs within the application There is no limit.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Discontinued

    The project has been set as deprecated in September 2021. It will no longer receive feature updates or bug fixes. Future updates will only include translation related changes.

    TrebleShot Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Resume interrupted transfers

    TrebleShot VS Simple HTTP Server

     
  12. elapp icon
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    Elapp let's you send files to mobile and desktop devices near you. Send photos and videos to friends nearby super fast without losing quality.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    elapp Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  No registration required
    3.  File Sending

    elapp VS Simple HTTP Server

     
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