WiFi File Transfer Alternatives

WiFi File Transfer is described as 'Light-weight web server that lets you upload and download files to/from your phone over a wireless connection' and is an app in the file sharing category. There are more than 25 alternatives to WiFi File Transfer for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, Android Tablet, iPhone and Mac apps. The best WiFi File Transfer alternative is KDE Connect, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WiFi File Transfer are AirDroid, Croc, Warpinator and Valent.

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WiFi File Transfer alternatives are mainly Large File Transfer Services but may also be Mobile Remote Control Tools or Remote Desktop Tools.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of WiFi File Transfer.
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WiFi File Transfer is a light-weight web server that lets you upload and download files to/from your phone over a wireless connection.

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WiFi File Transfer alternatives page was last updated Feb 24, 2025
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  1. KDE Connect icon

    KDE Connect

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

    70 KDE Connect alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • KDE Plasma
    • F-Droid
    • Sailfish OS
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Chocolatey
    KDE Connect screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    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.  Live Push Notifications
    11.  Remote music control
    12.  No Tracking

    KDE Connect VS WiFi File Transfer

     

    • KDE Connect is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to WiFi File Transfer.

    • KDE Connect is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to WiFi File Transfer.

    • KDE Connect is Free and Open SourceWiFi File Transfer is Paid and Proprietary
    • KDE Connect is Privacy focusedWiFi File Transfer is not according to our users
  2. AirDroid icon

    AirDroid

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    A versatile platform offering remote control, file transfer, notification management, screen mirroring, and device syncing across platforms, enhancing productivity and security without the need for rooting or common network access.

    67 AirDroid alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    File transfer & management

    Top AirDroid Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  AirPlay Support
    4. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    5.  Unattended Access
    6.  Sms from PC
    7.  Support for Remote Control
    8.  Mirror Backup
    9.  Notification mirror
    10.  Geofencing
    11.  Screen time
    12.  Software Management

    AirDroid VS WiFi File Transfer

     

    • AirDroid is the most popular Web-based alternative to WiFi File Transfer.

    • AirDroid is Freemium and ProprietaryWiFi File Transfer is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Croc icon

    Croc

     19 likes
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    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.

    92 Croc alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
    Croc screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Security-focused

    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

    Croc VS WiFi File Transfer

     
  5. Warpinator icon

    Warpinator

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    Warpinator is a 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.

    71 Warpinator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IE flagIreland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android
    • Windows
    Warpinator screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  LAN
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Cross-Platform

    Warpinator VS WiFi File Transfer

     
  6. Valent icon

    Valent

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    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.

    63 Valent alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    • KDE Connect
    Valent screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

    Valent VS WiFi File Transfer

     
  7. Sharik icon

    Sharik

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

    94 Sharik alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Snapcraft
    • F-Droid
    Sharik screenshot 1
    Sharik screenshot 2
    Sharik screenshot 3
    Discontinued

    The latest version (3.1) was released in September 2021.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Wi-Fi Direct

    Sharik VS WiFi File Transfer

     
  9. SHAREit icon

    SHAREit

     50 likes
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    SHAREit - An inter-phone transmission tool that has zero network traffic; Works even without internet connection and 60x faster than Bluetooth.

    116 SHAREit alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • KaiOS
    SHAREit screenshot 1
    SHAREit screenshot 2
    SHAREit screenshot 3

    SHAREit Features

    1.  Optimized for Windows

    SHAREit VS WiFi File Transfer

     
  10. AirMore icon

    AirMore

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    AirMore is a cross-platform tool to access mobile devices wirelessly over the web. It can transfer Android and iOS device files to PC and vice versa.

    55 AirMore alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    AirMore screenshot 1

    AirMore Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Secure File Sharing
    5.  SMS Messaging
    6.  Clipboard monitoring
    7.  Phone dialer
    8.  Encrypted Email

    AirMore VS WiFi File Transfer

     
  11. AirDrop icon

    AirDrop

     14 likes
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    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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    AirDrop screenshot 1

    AirDrop Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Wireless
    4.  Integrated into iOS

    AirDrop VS WiFi File Transfer

     
  12. LanXchange icon

    LanXchange

     18 likes
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    A simple tool for spontaneous, local network file transfers.

    77 LanXchange alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Windows
    Android
    Discontinued

    Last GitHub commit in May 2021

    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

    LanXchange VS WiFi File Transfer

     
  13. Feem icon

    Feem

     15 likes
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    Share files offline. No servers. No cloud. No limits.

    135 Feem alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    Feem screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  File Sending

    Feem VS WiFi File Transfer

     
  14. NitroShare icon

    NitroShare

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

    102 NitroShare alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Wizard
    Discontinued

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

    NitroShare Features

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

    NitroShare VS WiFi File Transfer

     
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