Warpinator AlternativesLarge File Transfer Services and other similar apps like Warpinator

Warpinator is described as 'Free, open-source tool for sending and receiving files between computers that are on the same network. All you need do is install Warpinator on the computers, choose a group code, edit your firewalls if necessary, and that’s all' and is a large file transfer service in the file sharing category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Warpinator for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Linux, Mac and Android Tablet apps. The best Warpinator alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Warpinator are KDE Connect, ShareDrop, Phone Link and Croc.

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Warpinator alternatives page was last updated Mar 12, 2024
  1. LocalSend icon
     182 likes

    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:

    85 LocalSend alternatives
    LocalSend screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Secure File Sharing
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Large File Transfer
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  LAN
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Decentralized
    10.  Works Offline
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    alteer8

    Feature-wise it is the same as Warpinator, but it natively supports iOS, Mac, Android etc.

    Positive commentMar 12, 2024
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    • LocalSend is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Warpinator.

    • LocalSend is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Warpinator.

    • LocalSend is Free and Open SourceWarpinator is also Free and Open Source
    • LocalSend is Lightweight, Privacy focused and DecentralizedWarpinator is not according to our users
  2. KDE Connect icon
     303 likes

    KDE Connect is a project that aims to communicate all your devices. For example, with KDE Connect you can receive your phone notifications on your computer, or just use your phone as a remote control for your desktop.

    66 KDE Connect alternatives
    KDE Connect screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Share Clipboard
    2.  Remote media control
    3.  Send & Receive SMS
    4.  Real-time sync
    5.  Integrated File Sharing
    6.  Large File Transfer
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Remote File Access
    9.  Battery level report
    10.  Remote music control
    11.  Live Push Notifications
    12.  Universal clipboard
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  3. ShareDrop icon
     63 likes

    ShareDrop is an HTML5 clone of the Apple AirDrop service. It allows you to transfer files directly between devices, without having to upload them to any server first. It uses WebRTC for secure peer-to-peer file transfer and Firebase for presence management and WebRTC signaling.

    98 ShareDrop alternatives
    ShareDrop screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • WebRTC

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  WebRTC
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  MIT License
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    • ShareDrop is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Warpinator.

    • ShareDrop is Free and Open SourceWarpinator is also Free and Open Source
    • ShareDrop is Lightweight and Privacy focusedWarpinator is not according to our users
  4. Phone Link icon
     28 likes

    Link your Android phone or iPhone¹ and PC to view and reply to text messages, make and receive calls and more – all right on your PC.

    29 Phone Link alternatives
    Phone Link screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone

    Phone Link Features

    1.  Sms from PC
    2.  Notification mirror
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Mobile mirroring
    7.  Share Clipboard
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  5. Croc icon
     18 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.

    85 Croc alternatives
    Croc screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Secure File Sharing
    2.  Data transfer
    3.  File Sending
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  Multi Platform
    6.  Local network sharing
    7.  Command line interface
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Portable
    11.  Password protection
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  6. GNOME Warp icon
     10 likes

    Fast and secure file transfer via Magic Wormhole protocol.

    65 GNOME Warp alternatives
    GNOME Warp screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    GNOME Warp Features

    1.  Secure File Sharing
    2.  Image Sharing
    3.  Document Sharing
    4.  Integrated File Sharing
    5.  No registration required
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  7. Dukto R6 icon
     78 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...

    44 Dukto R6 alternatives
    Dukto R6 screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • Symbian S60
    • Android Tablet

    Dukto R6 Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Drag and Drop
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer maintained. Last version, released in 2013 can be still downloaded on the official website

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  8. Valent icon
     7 likes

    Securely connect your devices to open files and links where you need them, get notifications when you need them, stay in control of your media and more.

    59 Valent alternatives
    Valent screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    • KDE Connect

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Live Push Notifications
    2.  Gtk
    3.  Share Clipboard
    4.  Remote File Access
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Decentralized
    11.  End-to-End Encryption
    12.  Battery level report
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  9. AirDrop icon
     14 likes

    With AirDrop, you can wirelessly send documents, photos, videos, websites, map locations, and more to a nearby iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac.

    117 AirDrop alternatives
    AirDrop screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    AirDrop Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Wireless
    4.  Integrated into iOS
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  10. LanXchange icon
     18 likes

    A simple tool for spontaneous, local network file transfers.

    78 LanXchange alternatives
    Windows
    Android

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Portable
    4.  Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Drag and Drop
    7.  File Sending
    8.  LAN
    Discontinued

    Last GitHub commit in May 2021

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  11. NitroShare icon
     35 likes

    A network file-sharing application that makes sending a file to another machine on the local network as easy as dragging-and-dropping.

    99 NitroShare alternatives
    Wizard

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    NitroShare Features

    1.  Support for Android Things
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  Shell integration
    Discontinued

    Last update in June 2019 and last desktop release in October 2017. Android version has last release in February 2018.

    NitroShare iconWarpinator Icon

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  12. Flying Carpet icon
     2 likes

    File transfer between Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows over ad hoc Wi-Fi. No network infrastructure required, just two devices with Wi-Fi chips in close range.

    55 Flying Carpet alternatives
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    Flying Carpet screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    Flying Carpet iconWarpinator Icon

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