Snapdrop AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Large File Transfer Services

The best Large File Transfer alternative to Snapdrop is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Snapdrop and many of them are Large File Transfer Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Large File Transfer Service alternatives to Snapdrop are PairDrop, Wormhole, Croc and SwissTransfer.

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  1. LocalSend icon
     383 likes

    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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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Chocolatey
     
  2. 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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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
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    PairDrop vs Snapdrop Comments
    Kezxo
    Positive
    1

    It's like the original program, sending files locally without uploading the file anywhere, no weird crypto and no paid features.

    • PairDrop is Free and Open SourceSnapdrop is Freemium and Proprietary
    • PairDrop is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSnapdrop is not according to our users
  3. 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • WebApps
     
  4. 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
     
  5. SwissTransfer icon
     35 likes

    SwissTransfer is a data transfer service that lets you send up to 50 GB. It’s free of charge, free of ads and it respects your privacy.

    120 SwissTransfer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
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    SwissTransfer vs Snapdrop Comments
    Noah Sean
    Negative
    0

    Infomaniak SwissTransfer is not available in your location.

    • SwissTransfer is Free and ProprietarySnapdrop is Freemium and Proprietary
    • SwissTransfer is Privacy focusedSnapdrop is not according to our users
  6. 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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  8. 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

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  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.

    66 ToffeeShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
     
  10. GNOME Warp icon
     12 likes

    Fast and secure file transfer via Magic Wormhole protocol.

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  11. Sharik icon
     16 likes

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

    113 Sharik alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Snapcraft
    • F-Droid
     
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