elapp Alternatives

elapp is described as 'Elapp let's you send files to mobile and desktop devices near you. Send photos and videos to friends nearby super fast without losing quality' and is an app in the file sharing category. There are more than 50 alternatives to elapp for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Web-based apps. The best elapp alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like elapp are KDE Connect, Blip, PairDrop and Send.

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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. KDE Connect icon
     429 likes

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

    105 KDE Connect alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • KDE Plasma
    • F-Droid
    • Sailfish OS
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Chocolatey
    • OpenAPK
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  3. Blip icon
     52 likes

    Send anything in a click. Blip lets you send any size files and folders fast by maximizing your speed and keeping your progress if you lose connection.

    74 Blip alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
    Main screen of the Blip app for Windows in Dark Mode
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  4. 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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  5. Send icon
     87 likes

    Secure file sharing tool with end-to-end encryption and auto-expiring links. Forked from Firefox Send, it's now self-hostable and compatible with ffsend CLI. Share files up to 2.5GB privately and securely, knowing they won't stay online forever.

    132 Send alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU
    Send screenshot 1
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  6. OnionShare icon
     123 likes

    Enables secure and anonymous file sharing, website hosting, and private chat using local onion services via Tor. Runs a direct web server on your device; no third-party servers or user registration required. Links are password-protected and must be accessed via Tor Browser.

    85 OnionShare alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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  7. RetroShare icon
     173 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.

    157 RetroShare alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • OpenPGP
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  8. 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.

    300 WeTransfer alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Mac
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  9. Wormhole icon
     46 likes

    Private file sharing platform with end-to-end encryption & auto-expiring links. Generates links in under 2 seconds with peer-to-peer transfers. Additional features include QR codes, multi-language support & custom expiration settings. Supports Tor Browser & clipboard file sharing.

    165 Wormhole alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Online
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  10. Warpinator icon
     23 likes

    Allows secure, high-speed file transfers across multiple devices on a local network, requires installation on each device, supports auto-detection, port selection, custom codes, and offers a themeable, easy-to-use interface requiring no server configuration.

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    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  11. Peer-to-peer tool for fast, encrypted transfers of files and folders between platforms without using the cloud or accounts, supporting unlimited sizes, resumable sends, paired devices, ticket-based sharing, BLAKE3 integrity, NAT traversal, and broadcast.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
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  12. Air Delivery icon
     8 likes

    Provides instant and private peer-to-peer file transfers using a unique flight code, no login or ads, no file size limits, secure connections, direct browser use, and cross-platform support, while prioritizing privacy by not storing files on external servers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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