WarpDrop Alternatives

WarpDrop is described as 'Privacy-first, self-hostable, realtime file sharing. Like AirDrop, but for people who don't trust "The Cloud?" or just want to feel like a hacker sending files over a CLI' and is an app in the file sharing category. There are more than 50 alternatives to WarpDrop for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Android, Mac and Web-based apps. The best WarpDrop alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WarpDrop are Syncthing, OnionShare, Transfer.it and PairDrop.

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  1. LocalSend icon
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    LocalSend is a free, open-source, cross-platform file-sharing tool designed to securely share files and messages with nearby devices over your local network without needing an internet connection. Here are some of its key features:

    110 LocalSend alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Chocolatey
    • Online
     
  2. Syncthing icon
     876 likes

    Open-source, peer-to-peer service offering encrypted file synchronization, ensuring data privacy and user-autonomy without relying on cloud storage or central servers, suitable for various uses.

    132 Syncthing alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Termux
    • Terminal
     
  3. OnionShare icon
     110 likes

    OnionShare is an open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network.

    64 OnionShare alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Snapcraft
     
  4. Transfer.it icon
     26 likes

    Transfer massive files exceeding 1TB, unlimited storage, password-protection, expiring download links, no per-transfer limits, share through links or email, and recipients don’t need accounts. Powered by fast, reliable MEGA infrastructure.

    63 Transfer.it alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  5. RetroShare icon
     163 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.

    136 RetroShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • OpenPGP
     
  6. Hoodik icon
     24 likes

    Hoodik is a lightweight, secure, and self-hosted cloud storage solution. It's designed and built with Rust and Vue, focusing on end-to-end encryption that shields your data from prying eyes and hackers.

    94 Hoodik alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  7. 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.

    121 Wormhole alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • WebApps
     
  8. WeTransfer icon
     111 likes

    Effortlessly share files up to 2 GB for free with secure, straightforward transfers for photos, videos, and more. Upgrade to WeTransfer Plus for $12/month to send up to 20 GB with enhanced security, extended access, and password protection, making it ideal for professionals and frequent users.

    254 WeTransfer alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  9. Croc icon
     25 likes

    croc is a tool I built to easily and securely transfer stuff from one computer to another.

    The only tool that is easily installed and used on any platform, and has secure peer-to-peer transferring, and has the capability to resume broken transfers.

    112 Croc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
     
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