LocalSend
File Sync & StorageShare files to nearby devices without the internet
Replaces AirDrop
8 self-hosted AirDrop alternatives
AirDrop is Apple's wireless file-sharing protocol between Apple devices on the same network. These open-source apps let you replace AirDrop with software you host and control yourself.
Best self-hosted AirDrop alternatives
croc
File Sync & StorageSecurely send files between any two computers
Replaces WeTransfer, AirDrop
Magic Wormhole
File Sync & StorageGet things from one computer to another, safely
Replaces WeTransfer, AirDrop
Snapdrop
File Sync & StorageLocal file sharing in your browser, inspired by AirDrop
Replaces AirDrop
PairDrop
File Sync & StorageLocal and internet file sharing inspired by Snapdrop
Replaces AirDrop, WeTransfer
ShareDrop
File Sync & StoragePeer-to-peer file transfer in the browser
Replaces AirDrop, WeTransfer
qrcp
File Sync & StorageTransfer files to and from phones by scanning a QR code
Replaces AirDrop, Snapdrop
Flying Carpet
File Sync & StorageWireless file transfer between devices with no shared network
Replaces AirDrop, Snapdrop
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Compare AirDrop alternatives
- croc vs Flying Carpet
- croc vs LocalSend
- croc vs Magic Wormhole
- croc vs PairDrop
- croc vs ShareDrop
- croc vs qrcp
- croc vs Snapdrop
- Flying Carpet vs LocalSend
- Flying Carpet vs Magic Wormhole
- Flying Carpet vs PairDrop
- Flying Carpet vs ShareDrop
- Flying Carpet vs qrcp
- Flying Carpet vs Snapdrop
- LocalSend vs Magic Wormhole
- LocalSend vs PairDrop
- LocalSend vs ShareDrop
- LocalSend vs qrcp
- LocalSend vs Snapdrop
- Magic Wormhole vs PairDrop
- Magic Wormhole vs ShareDrop
- Magic Wormhole vs qrcp
- Magic Wormhole vs Snapdrop
- PairDrop vs ShareDrop
- PairDrop vs qrcp
- PairDrop vs Snapdrop
- ShareDrop vs qrcp
- ShareDrop vs Snapdrop
- qrcp vs Snapdrop
Switching from AirDrop
Moving off AirDrop means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.