Flying Carpet Alternatives

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.

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  1. StormGB.com icon
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    StormGB is a secure file transfer service up to 50GB. With password protection, file destruction, and encrypted transfers, your files are kept safe and private. No registration required, and storage time of up to 90 days for free.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  2. Horizon Send icon
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    Horizon Send is a secure file sharing service that uses XChaCha20 end-to-end zero-knowledge encryption to protect your files.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. Arbore icon
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    Arbore is a free and open-source file sharing application that enables you to send your pictures, documents, files to your contacts privately and without limits.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. SmallCloud is a minimal, privacy-focused alternative to AirDrop, Snapdrop, and file-syncing tools — designed for anyone who just wants to send a file from one device to another with zero friction.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. MegaFile icon
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    MegaFile is a free tool to send and share large files easily. Enjoy unlimited cloud storage and advanced encryption. Your files are safe and accessible via secure download links — with no size limits, no subscriptions, and no hidden fees.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. Airclap icon
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    Welcome to Airclap, where file transfers are a joy, and time is never wasted. With no internet needed, seamless cross-platform compatibility, and blazing-fast speeds, Airclap revolutionizes how you share files.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. Curato icon
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    Curato: File sharing app allowing transfers using 6-codes,torrents,public hosting,lockers and rooms - all end-to-end encrypted.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. transferly is a swiss made, safe and secure file transfer service.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
     
  9. TickFile icon
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    TickFile is a privacy-first, zero-log file sharing service with true end-to-end encryption. Files are encrypted on your device with AES-256-GCM before upload — the key lives in the share link's URL fragment and never reaches the server, so it can't read or scan your data.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Online
     
  10. Leap Share lets you share Photos, Videos, Documents, Files etc and even text messages with blazing fast speed between your Android phone and PC over Wi-Fi. If your PC does not have Wi-Fi but has an ethernet connection, don't worry. We've got you covered.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
     
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