OnionShare Alternatives

OnionShare is described as 'Share files, host sites, and chat securely and anonymously via Tor using direct, password-protected onion services. No third-party servers or metadata stored' and is a very popular large file transfer service in the file sharing category. There are more than 50 alternatives to OnionShare for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Linux, Mac and Android apps. The best OnionShare alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OnionShare are Send, RetroShare, Wormhole and iyox Wormhole.

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  1. Transmitic icon
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    Transmitic is an encrypted, peer to peer, file transfer program with download pause and resume.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. weborf icon
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    Weborf is a lightweight webserver designed to rapidly share directories. Runs on POSIX systems.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. 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
     
  4. Users upload their files to carry, system gives 4 digits memorable code, users can access to the files within 24 hours.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. SmallCloud is a minimal, privacy-focused alternative to AirDrop, Snapdrop, and file-syncing tools — designed for anyone who just wants to send a file from one device to another with zero friction.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  6. Need to share some files with your colleagues or setup basic html website on your machine? It's very simple with Simple HTTP Server. Just click 'Start server' and choose a folder to share. The url already in your clipboard.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. dropadoo icon
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    Save time and clicks when you just quickly need to send attachments to frequently used recipients or platforms.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. cryptfiles.cloud is a file-sharing service with end-to-end encryption. Users can share files and earn money from their uploads.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a portable Wi-Fi file server. LudyServer lets any device on your local network browse, download, and upload files through a web browser — no app install needed on the other side.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. TickFile icon
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    TickFile is a privacy-first, zero-log file sharing service with true end-to-end encryption. Files are encrypted on your device with AES-256-GCM before upload — the key lives in the share link's URL fragment and never reaches the server, so it can't read or scan your data.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Online
     
  11. 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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