LocalSend AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Peer-to-Peer File Sharings

The best Peer-to-Peer File Sharing alternative to LocalSend is PairDrop, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to LocalSend and 13 are Peer-to-Peer File Sharings so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Peer-to-Peer File Sharing alternatives to LocalSend are Croc, DashBeam (Previously AltSendme), Air Delivery and Destiny.

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LocalSend alternatives are mainly Large File Transfer Services, but if you're looking for Peer-to-Peer File Sharings 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. PairDrop icon
     60 likes

    Browser-based peer-to-peer file sharing for images, documents, and text that works on all systems, including Android, iOS, Linux, and Windows. Enables quick transfers in local networks or Wi-Fi without installation or registration, preserving original file quality.

    101 PairDrop alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  2. Croc icon
     25 likes

    Facilitates encrypted peer-to-peer file sharing across major platforms using unique code phrases for authentication, ensuring end-to-end security, resumable transfers, direct device pairing without accounts, no external data storage, and simple installation.

    146 Croc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
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  3. Peer-to-peer tool for fast, encrypted transfers of files and folders between platforms without using the cloud or accounts, supporting unlimited sizes, resumable sends, paired devices, ticket-based sharing, BLAKE3 integrity, NAT traversal, and broadcast.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
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  4. Air Delivery icon
     8 likes

    Provides instant and private peer-to-peer file transfers using a unique flight code, no login or ads, no file size limits, secure connections, direct browser use, and cross-platform support, while prioritizing privacy by not storing files on external servers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  5. Destiny icon
     7 likes

    Destiny is an end-to-end encrypted file transfer app. It allows people to securely send files without needing to reveal their identity to each other, or the service provider. No sign-up is needed.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  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

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    • Online
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  7. LocalDrop icon
     1 like

    A simple web tool to transfer files/text across any device in the same Wi-Fi.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
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  8. 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

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. TangoShare icon
     2 likes

    Peer-to-peer platform offering direct, encrypted file transfers between devices with no servers, supporting up to 10 participants, no accounts, no data collection, and fast speeds for teams or individuals sharing photos, videos, or project files securely.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  10. QuickBridge icon
     1 like

    QuickBridge is a fast, free, browser-native web app that enables direct, peer-to-peer file sharing between devices with a 10 GB limit, bypassing the need for cloud storage or user accounts. This tool facilitates secure and immediate transfers across operating systems, including...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  11. Dropwire icon
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    Free, open-source, peer-to-peer file transfer — send any file straight between devices, end-to-end encrypted, resumable, with no account and no server holding your data. Built on iroh. Desktop apps for Windows, macOS & Linux.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. AirPipe icon
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    Self-hosted file transfer tool enabling peer-to-peer sending from CLI or browser using passphrases and WebRTC. Relay never accesses contents. Includes mailbox mode for temporary encrypted storage, requires no account, and supports large file exchanges securely.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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