SmallCloud Alternatives

SmallCloud is described as 'Minimal, privacy-focused alternative to AirDrop, Snapdrop, and file-syncing tools — designed for anyone who just wants to send a file from one device to another with zero friction' and is an app in the file sharing category. There are more than 50 alternatives to SmallCloud for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Mac, Linux and Web-based apps. The best SmallCloud alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SmallCloud are Syncthing, KDE Connect, OnionShare and Blip.

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  1. 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.

    134 Croc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
     
  2. Air Delivery icon
     8 likes

    Provides instant and private peer-to-peer file transfers using a unique flight code, no login or ads, no file size limits, secure connections, direct browser use, and cross-platform support, while prioritizing privacy by not storing files on external servers.

    85 Air Delivery alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. Send Anywhere icon
     111 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.

    252 Send Anywhere alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Kindle Fire
     
  4. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. 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.

    104 Magic Wormhole alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python
     
  6. Dukto R6 icon
     81 likes

    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...

    50 Dukto R6 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • Symbian S60
    • Android Tablet
     
  7. Valent icon
     15 likes

    Securely connect your devices to open files and links where you need them, get notifications when you need them, stay in control of your media and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    • KDE Connect
     
  8. 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.

    175 Lufi alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. 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.

    80 ToffeeShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
     
  10. Soduto icon
     17 likes

    Soduto for macOS allows your computer to communicate and share information with other devices: Android, Linux or other Macs. Want to copy-paste content across your devices? Browse remote files? Send SMS straight from the desktop? Or maybe simply share a link?

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • KDE Connect
     
  11. 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.

    154 SHAREit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • KaiOS
     
  12. Quick Share (formerly known as Nearby Share) is a feature of Google's mobile and desktop operating systems Android and Chrome OS which allows data to be transferred via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, similar to AirDrop and Android Beam. It was officially released on August 4, 2020.

    26 Quick Share [Google] alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
     
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