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Alternatives list

1. 

   

   LocalSend

    512 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.

   160 LocalSend alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Chocolatey
   • Mac
   • Homebrew
   • iPhone
   • iPad
   • Android
   • Android Tablet
   • F-Droid
   • Obtainium
   • OpenAPK
   • Linux
   • AppImage
   • Flatpak
   • Flathub
   • Snapcraft
   • Arch Linux
   • Nix Package Manager

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

   +5

   

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2. 

   

   KDE Connect

    436 likes

   Empowers seamless interaction between devices, offering notifications, SMS replies, music control, file sharing, volume control, secure connections, and cross-platform compatibility.

   119 KDE Connect alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Mobile Remote Control
   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • HUAWEI AppGallery
   • iPad
   • KDE Plasma
   • F-Droid
   • Sailfish OS
   • Plasma Mobile
   • Chocolatey
   • OpenAPK

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

   +4

   

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4. 

   

   Blip

    55 likes

   Send anything in a click. Blip lets you send any size files and folders fast by maximizing your speed and keeping your progress if you lose connection.

   81 Blip alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free Personal
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

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

   • United States

   

   

   

   +9

   

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5. 

   

   OnionShare

    124 likes

   Enables secure and anonymous file sharing, website hosting, and private chat using local onion services via Tor. Runs a direct web server on your device; no third-party servers or user registration required. Links are password-protected and must be accessed via Tor Browser.

   88 OnionShare alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • iPad
   • Snapcraft
   • Flathub
   • F-Droid

   • United States

   

   

   

   +9

   

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6. 

   

   PairDrop

    61 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.

   109 PairDrop alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Self-Hosted
   • Cloudron

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

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8. 

   

   Send

    87 likes

   Secure file sharing tool with end-to-end encryption and auto-expiring links. Forked from Firefox Send, it's now self-hostable and compatible with ffsend CLI. Share files up to 2.5GB privately and securely, knowing they won't stay online forever.

   134 Send alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (MPL-2.0)

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Self-Hosted

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   

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9. 

   

   RetroShare

    173 likes

   Open source, decentralized platform enabling encrypted chat, secure voice and video calls, anonymous file sharing with swarming, censorship-resistant forums, channels, link sharing, and offline messaging. Uses OpenPGP and OpenSSL for robust privacy and security.

   160 RetroShare alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Video Calling

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • BSD
   • OpenPGP

   

   

   

   +2

   

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10. 

    

    Wormhole

     48 likes

    Private file sharing platform with end-to-end encryption & auto-expiring links. Generates links in under 2 seconds with peer-to-peer transfers. Additional features include QR codes, multi-language support & custom expiration settings. Supports Tor Browser & clipboard file sharing.

    169 Wormhole alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Large File Transfer

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online

    • United States

    

    

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11. 

    

    FileRise

     15 likes

    Lightweight self-hosted file manager with syntax-highlighted editing, multi-file upload, drag & drop, batch operations, PHP backend, ES6 frontend, Docker & Unraid deploy, supports document management, image galleries, firmware hosting, and easy setup.

    26 FileRise alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    • File Manager

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker

    • United States

    

    

    

    +4

    

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12. 

    

    copyparty

     17 likes

    Portable file server with accelerated resumable uploads, dedup, WebDAV, FTP, TFTP, zeroconf, media indexer, thumbnails++ all in one file, no deps.

    77 copyparty alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    • File Manager

    Origin

    • Norway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
    • FreeBSD
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
    • Termux

    • Norway

    

    

    

    +4

    

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13. 

    

    SwissTransfer

     38 likes

    Secure and free data transfer service that lets you send up to 50GB. No registration required, with download links valid for 30 days. Share files via email or link, with optional password protection. Data is stored in Switzerland, complying with GDPR, ensuring secure sharing for individuals and businesses.

    161 SwissTransfer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Large File Transfer

    Origin

    • Switzerland

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome

    • Switzerland

    

    

    

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14. 

    

    Phone Link

     36 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.

    57 Phone Link alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Mobile Remote Control
    • Large File Transfer

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone

    • United States

    

    

    

    +1

    

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