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Flying Carpet is described as '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' and is an app. There are more than 50 alternatives to Flying Carpet for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, Web-based, Mac and Linux apps. The best Flying Carpet alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Flying Carpet are KDE Connect, OnionShare, Blip and Send.




If you have a large number of files, or desire to collect files from others, Habox is what you need. You are able to create a 'box' to organize your files privately or invite others to join, facilitating collaboration and teamwork.





Blaze is a file sharing progressive web app(PWA) that allows users to transfer files between multiple devices. It works similar to SHAREit or the Files app by Google but uses web technologies to eliminate the process of installing native apps for different devices and operating...



Transfer up to 100 GB per file securely for free. Upload any type file, video, music, photo or document.




Download/upload files using the WebTorrent protocol (BitTorrent over WebRTC). This is a beta.

Arc is a seamless, secure and cross-platform file sharing service by Quadren. Arc aims to recreate the magic of Airdrop between your own devices, but without the platform limitations. Arc works perfectly between your phone, laptop and desktop.




A simple local file server app for Android. Download and upload files quickly across devices over Wi-Fi — no cables, no cloud.




OpenDrop is a command-line tool that allows sharing files between devices directly over Wi-Fi. Its unique feature is that it is protocol-compatible with Apple AirDrop which allows to share files with Apple devices running iOS and macOS.
"Airdrop on Android? With this app you can quickly transfer files from your Android to your Mac". Stop sending files to yourself via email or Whatsapp. No need to upload to the cloud any more. Ubidrop makes sharing files across Mac and Android seamless.
LiberDrop is a convenient and efficient service designed to simplify the process of transferring files between different devices. Whether you're looking to send documents, photos, or entire folders, LiberDrop makes it easy to securely transfer your files with just a few...




Warpinator for Android is an unofficial port of Linux Mint's file sharing tool of the same name. It is fully compatible with the original protocol and allows for easy transfer of files between Android and Linux devices.

