LocalSend Alternatives

LocalSend is described as 'Free open-source tool offers secure, end-to-end encrypted file and message sharing over local networks across major desktop and mobile operating systems' 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, Mac, Web-based and Linux apps. The best LocalSend alternative is KDE Connect, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LocalSend are PairDrop, Blip, OnionShare and AlterSend.

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LocalSend alternatives are mainly Large File Transfer Services, but if you're looking for Peer-to-Peer File Sharings or Cloud Storage Services you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to LocalSend.
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  1. Vortex App icon
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    Apple-Continuity-style link between Android and Linux — notification mirror, calls & SMS, clipboard, smart audio hand-off, screen mirror. No cloud, no account, E2E encrypted over BLE + LAN.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Linux
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  2. Simple command line based HTTP file server to share local file system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • DragonFly BSD
    • NetBSD
    • OpenBSD
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  3. Browse, transfer, and manage files on your Android device from your Mac. Over USB or WiFi. No cloud. No account. Free.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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  4.  4 likes

    Weborf is a lightweight webserver designed to rapidly share directories. Runs on POSIX systems.

    81 weborf alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  5. Transfer.zip icon
     1 like

    A self-hostable web application that allows you to easily and securely transfer files between devices with no size limit.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  6. WarpDrop icon
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    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
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  7. Arbore icon
     1 like

    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.

    59 Arbore alternatives

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. LinkMyDroid icon
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    Connect Android and macOS, effortlessly. Native file transfer, mirroring, contacts, photos, remote control and clipboard. All over your local WiFi.

    53 LinkMyDroid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  9. Explore decentralized storage for unmatched security and privacy. Store files across a global network, ensuring easy access, censorship resistance, and total transparency. Perfect for sensitive data!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. WIFIDrop icon
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    Local peer-to-peer file transfer via WIFI.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Windows
    • Android
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  11. Share files across any platform in hassle-free way with fast speed!.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  12. A simple way to share files on your phone or tablet with any other phone, computer or tablet!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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