PairDrop Alternatives

PairDrop is described as 'Share images, documents, or text peer-to-peer across any platform using a web browser. Runs on local networks or over Wi-Fi with direct connections. No registration' and is a popular large file transfer service in the file sharing category. There are more than 100 alternatives to PairDrop for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Android, Mac and Linux apps. The best PairDrop alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PairDrop are AlterSend, Wormhole, SwissTransfer and Send Anywhere.

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  1. elapp icon
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    Elapp let's you send files to mobile and desktop devices near you. Send photos and videos to friends nearby super fast without losing quality.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  2. SpaceDrop icon
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    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
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  3. Arc is a seamless, secure and cross-platform file sharing service by Quadren. Arc aims to recreate the magic of Airdrop between your own devices, but without the platform limitations. Arc works perfectly between your phone, laptop and desktop.

    67 Arc File Sharing by Quadren alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  4. JuppIt icon
     4 likes

    Connects an Android phone to a Windows PC for direct file transfer and remote desktop control over the local network or internet, without a cloud intermediary.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  5. Blaze is a file sharing progressive web app(PWA) that allows users to transfer files between multiple devices. It works similar to SHAREit or the Files app by Google but uses web technologies to eliminate the process of installing native apps for different devices and operating...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  6. blymp.io icon
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    Easily transfer files between devices.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  7. ezshare icon
     3 likes

    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
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  8. ShareMe icon
     7 likes

    ShareMe, previously Mi Drop, is an ad-free P2P file transfer tool that works without connecting to the internet

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  9. 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
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  10. AirDash icon
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    Send picture from android to mac? Large file over 2gb from pc to pc? AirDash handles it all securely and free.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  11. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. Two Potatoes icon
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    Two Potatoes is a secure, zero-knowledge file vault for sharing encrypted files without creating an account.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Good alternative?
     
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