LocalSend
Focus: dropbox alternative. Shares file transfer and airdrop alternative with PairDrop. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Rated 4.7 (PairDrop: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.7Visit
Web App
PairDrop
An open-source way to send files between nearby devices in the browser.
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What is PairDrop?
PairDrop is a free, open-source tool for sending files and text between devices on the same network, straight from the browser. Transfers are peer to peer, nothing to install, and you can pair devices or use temporary public rooms to share across different networks.
Pros
- Works on any device with a browser
- Peer-to-peer transfers
- No account or app needed
Cons
- Large transfers depend on your connection
- Both devices must be open at the same time
Who should use PairDrop
People moving photos and files between a phone and a laptop on different platforms.
Who may not need it
Users who already share everything through a single ecosystem like AirDrop.
PairDrop alternatives
Similar resources to PairDrop, picked from the directory.
Syncthing
Focus: file sync and dropbox alternative. Shares peer to peer and open source with PairDrop. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Same 4.6 rating.
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.6Visit
Squoosh
Focus: image compression, webp and avif. Shares open source with PairDrop. Adds Offline. Rated 4.7 (PairDrop: 4.6).
Web AppFreeWeb, Offline
4.7Visit
Stirling PDF
Focus: pdf editor, pdf tools and self-hosted. Shares open source with PairDrop. Freemium (PairDrop: Free). Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Same 4.6 rating.
Web AppFree planWeb, Windows
4.6Visit
DocuSeal
Focus: e-signature, pdf forms and acrobat sign alternative. Shares open source with PairDrop. Freemium (PairDrop: Free). Rated 4.5 (PairDrop: 4.6).
Web AppFree planWeb
4.5Visit
Documenso
Focus: e-signature, docusign alternative and acrobat sign alternative. Shares open source with PairDrop. Freemium (PairDrop: Free). Rated 4.4 (PairDrop: 4.6).
Web AppFree planWeb
4.4Visit
Free alternatives to PairDrop
Free resources that cover similar ground.
Nextcloud
Focus: file sync, self-hosted and dropbox alternative. Shares open source with PairDrop. Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Rated 4.4 (PairDrop: 4.6).
Web AppFreeWeb, Windows
4.4Visit
Sync-in
Focus: file sync, self-hosted and file sharing. Shares open source with PairDrop. Adds Linux. Rated 4.4 (PairDrop: 4.6).
Web AppFreeCross-Platform, Linux
4.4Visit
7-Zip
Focus: file compression, zip and archives. Shares open source with PairDrop. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds Windows, Linux and Offline. Rated 4.7 (PairDrop: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, Linux
4.7Visit
HandBrake
Focus: video converter, compression and media. Shares open source with PairDrop. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Rated 4.7 (PairDrop: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.7Visit
Flow Launcher
Focus: launcher, file search and plugins. Shares open source with PairDrop. A Windows app, not a web app. Adds Windows. Same 4.6 rating.
Windows AppFreeWindows
4.6Visit
FreeFileSync
Focus: file sync, backup and folders. Shares open source with PairDrop. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Same 4.6 rating.
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.6Visit
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