Instant.io Alternatives

Instant.io is described as 'Download/upload files using the WebTorrent protocol (BitTorrent over WebRTC). This is a beta' and is an app in the file sharing category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Instant.io for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Mac, Linux and Android apps. The best Instant.io alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Instant.io are MEGA, PairDrop, Wormhole and SwissTransfer.

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  1. IPFS Share icon
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    Add files to share them directly from your device over the IPFS network. Because you're sharing directly from your device, it's important to keep this page open until the recipient downloads the files.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. The easiest way to share files across Android, iPhone, PC, Mac, and more – no downloads or installs required. Send photos, videos, and documents instantly. Simply upload your files and share the QR code to start transferring.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. WarpDrop icon
     1 like

    Privacy-first, self-hostable, realtime file sharing. Like AirDrop, but for people who don't trust "The Cloud™?" or just want to feel like a hacker sending files over a CLI.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
     
  4. elapp icon
     5 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  5. ßTorrent icon
     15 likes

    ßTorrent is a fully-featured WebTorrent browser client written in Jade, CoffeeScript and Sass.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. rDrop icon
     4 likes

    Send files from one device to another by scanning a QR code. No compression, No size limit, Secure and Fast! Like AirDrop, but works on any device, OS or platform!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. ShareMe icon
     7 likes

    ShareMe, previously Mi Drop, is an ad-free P2P file transfer tool that works without connecting to the internet

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  8. Magnet Player is a site where anyone can stream torrents directly from their browser. It uses WebTorrent - the first torrent client that works in the browser. No browser plugin, extension, or installation is required.

    10 Magnet Player alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. Quickly send files from Mac to iPhone.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. ezshare icon
     3 likes

    ezshare is a simple file server that lets you easily share many big files like photos and videos with friends (or between your devices) over a local network without requiring an internet connection. It starts an HTTP server that lists all files and directories in the directory...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. Surge P2P icon
     1 like

    Surge is a p2p filesharing app designed to utilize blockchain technologies to enable 100% anonymous file transfers. Surge is end-to-end encrypted, decentralized and open source.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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