Syncthing AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Large File Transfer Services

The best Large File Transfer alternative to Syncthing is Hoodik, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Syncthing and 17 are Large File Transfer Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Large File Transfer Service alternatives to Syncthing are Croc, Warpinator, Nothing Warp and Rymdport.

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  1. Hoodik icon
     28 likes

    Lightweight, self-hosted encrypted cloud storage enabling fast uploads and downloads, easy Docker install, secure public link sharing, browser-side cryptography, searchable metadata, and low RAM footprint. Designed for privacy, performance, and file management.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
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  2. 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.

    122 Croc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
     
  3. Warpinator icon
     21 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.

    101 Warpinator alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  4. Nothing Warp icon
     5 likes

    Nothing Warp is a lightweight browser extension that helps you move files, links, copied text and images between your computer and your Android phone.

    51 Nothing Warp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
     
  5. Rymdport icon
     11 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • FreeBSD
     
  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...

    48 Dukto R6 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • Symbian S60
    • Android Tablet
     
  7. GNOME Warp icon
     12 likes

    Fast and secure file transfer via Magic Wormhole protocol.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  8. Arc is a seamless, secure and cross-platform file sharing service by Quadren. Arc aims to recreate the magic of Airdrop between your own devices, but without the platform limitations. Arc works perfectly between your phone, laptop and desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  9. ByteSync icon
     5 likes

    Free and open-source differential file synchronization software for Windows, macOS, and Linux. ByteSync securely compares and transfers only file differences — no VPN, no setup, just fast, encrypted, cross-platform sync and backup.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. rDrop icon
     4 likes

    Send files from one device to another by scanning a QR code. No compression, No size limit, Secure and Fast! Like AirDrop, but works on any device, OS or platform!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. Binfer icon
     30 likes

    Binfer is a direct device-to-device data transfer platform that includes file sharing, sync, web drop, communication and private cloud products. User data is never stored on any third-party servers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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