Transfer Alternatives

Transfer is described as 'A simple local file server app for Android. Download and upload files quickly across devices over Wi-Fi — no cables, no cloud' and is a large file transfer service in the file sharing category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Transfer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Mac, Linux and Web-based apps. The best Transfer alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Transfer are KDE Connect, OnionShare, Send and Blip.

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  1. 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.

    63 ToffeeShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
     
  2. Lufi icon
     27 likes

    Lufi means Let's Upload that FIle. It's a E2E encrypted file sharing software.

    151 Lufi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. NearDrop icon
     10 likes

    NearDrop is a partial implementation of Google's Nearby Share for macOS. The app lives in your menu bar and saves files to your downloads folder. It's that simple, really.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. The Uniform Server is a WAMP package that allows you to run a server on any MS Windows OS based computer. It is small and mobile to download or move around and can also be used or setup as a production/live server.

    36 The Uniform Server alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. It is a simple, fast and small file manager with single php file. It is also a web code editor. It'll run either online or locally, on Linux, Windows or Mac based platforms. The only requirement is to have PHP 5.5+ available.

    5 Tiny File Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. GNOME Warp icon
     12 likes

    Fast and secure file transfer via Magic Wormhole protocol.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  7. Ouisync icon
     11 likes

    Store, sync, and share files across devices anywhere.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  8.  4 likes

    Single-file PHP app that can be dropped into any folder, instantly creating a gallery of files and folders.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. Destiny icon
     7 likes

    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.

    80 Destiny alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  10. SHAREit icon
     51 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.

    132 SHAREit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • KaiOS
     
  11. Sharik icon
     16 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

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