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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  1. O&O FileDirect makes it possible to share an unlimited number of files without having to load them in the cloud. This way your confidential files are never out of your hands. You maintain complete control over who gets to see them.

    22 O&O FileDirect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. QRServ takes any selected file on your device and makes it available through its own HTTP server at an unused port number. The selected file can then be downloaded via web browser on another device or software that allows file downloads over HTTP from QR codes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  3. 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

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. Spot-On is Encryption software that securely connects two friends for chat, group chat, email, file sharing and file transfers with magnet links and P2P web search.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. TransferFree icon
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    Send and receive files of any size securely and easily. TransferFree offers fast uploads, tracking, and customization options to ensure reliable transfers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. Use WiFi+Transfer App on your mobile devices and add mobile devices you want to consolidate in the WiFi network to DriveSpan App. WiFi+Transfer App also lets you sync photos, video, and music* between Nero MediaHome on your PC and your smartphone or tablet, and vice versa.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  9. Deskfirst icon
     Like

    Deskfirst provides online data collaboration spaces that look and feel like the familiar desktop environment, making online work easy and accessible to anyone.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  10. 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.

    51 WarpDrop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
     
  11. Transfer.zip icon
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    A self-hostable web application that allows you to easily and securely transfer files between devices with no size limit.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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