LocalSend Alternatives

LocalSend is described as 'Free, open-source, cross-platform file-sharing tool designed to securely share files and messages with nearby devices over your local network without needing an internet connection. Here are some of its key features:' and is a very popular large file transfer service in the file sharing category. There are more than 100 alternatives to LocalSend for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Web-based, Mac and Linux apps. The best LocalSend alternative is KDE Connect, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LocalSend are PairDrop, OnionShare, Send and Blip.

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LocalSend alternatives are mainly Large File Transfer Services, but if you're looking for Cloud Storage Services or Peer-to-Peer File Sharings you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source and Windows. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to LocalSend.
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    WarpShare is an application that enables file transfers from Android devices to Macbooks using Apple's AirDrop technology, developed by the creators of the MoKee custom ROM.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
     
  2. LAN-Share icon
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    LAN Share is a cross platform local area network file transfer application, built using Qt GUI framework. It can be used to transfer a whole folder, one or more files, large or small immediately without any additional configuration.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. Airclap icon
     1 like

    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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  4. Plik icon
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    Plik is a temporary file upload system (Wetransfer like) in Go.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. Instant.io icon
     17 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. SpaceDrop icon
     1 like

    Sometimes sending a simple file from one device to another can be frustrating, especially devices between with different OS or between different devices, like phone to pc or mac to windows. You need to have same app on both devices or find a cloud drive to upload first and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. WiFi File Explorer allows you to browse, download and stream files that are on your phone, using a web browser via a WiFi connection. No more taking your phone apart to get the SD card out to access your camera pics ;)

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  8. 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
     
  9. Quickly send files from Mac to iPhone.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. Blindsend icon
     1 like

    Blindsend is an open source tool for private, end-to-end encrypted file exchange. It supports two use cases - sharing files and requesting files. Files uploaded to blindsend are encrypted using an end-to-end encrypted protocol, meaning neither blindsend nor any third party can...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. Secure, offline-first peer-to-peer file transfer and team messenger that operates entirely on your local network without cloud, servers, or internet.

    5 TreeTalk Node alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. Send.cm icon
     9 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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