DropLink — Local File Sharing Alternatives

DropLink — Local File Sharing is described as 'The AirDrop alternative that works everywhere — and a WeTransfer alternative with no size limits. P2P transfers between Mac, Windows, iPhone and browsers, end-to-end encrypted, offline-capable. Files are never stored on a server: no expiring links, no account, free' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to DropLink — Local File Sharing for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Mac and iPad apps. The best DropLink — Local File Sharing alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DropLink — Local File Sharing are PairDrop, WeTransfer, SwissTransfer and Send Anywhere.

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  1. LocalSend icon
     485 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.

    152 LocalSend alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Chocolatey
    • Linux Mobile
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  2. PairDrop icon
     60 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.

    101 PairDrop alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  3. WeTransfer icon
     114 likes

    File-sharing platform for transferring files like presentations, photos, videos & docs. Free plan allows 3 GB/month, while Starter (300 GB) and Ultimate/Teams plans offer custom branding, malware scanning & transfer recovery. Teams plan supports up to 25 members. Upgrade for unlimited transfers & more features.

    301 WeTransfer alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Mac
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  4. SwissTransfer icon
     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.

    157 SwissTransfer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
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  5. Send Anywhere icon
     111 likes

    Share unlimited files of any size or type instantly across Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux using peer-to-peer transfer, no login or signup required, a one-time six-digit code pairs devices, enabling secure, real-time, direct device-to-device file sharing.

    271 Send Anywhere alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Kindle Fire
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  6. NearDrop icon
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    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.

    28 NearDrop alternatives

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    • Mac
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  7. SHAREit icon
     52 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.

    164 SHAREit alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • KaiOS
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  8. Quick Share (formerly known as Nearby Share) is a feature of Google's mobile and desktop operating systems Android and Chrome OS which allows data to be transferred via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, similar to AirDrop and Android Beam. It was officially released on August 4, 2020.

    35 Quick Share [Google] alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
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  9. AirDrop icon
     15 likes

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

    184 AirDrop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. Clipcroft icon
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    Browser-based shared clipboard for sending text, links, and files between devices, even on different networks. Works in real time, with no account, install, or file size limits.

    67 Clipcroft alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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