Alternatives to NearDrop

An unofficial macOS menu bar app that receives files from Android devices over Quick Share. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as NearDrop.

  • RQuickShare

    An open-source Quick Share client for Linux and macOS that exchanges files with Android devices.

    FreeOpen sourcemacOSLinux

    RQuickShare is an open-source Rust Quick Share client for macOS and Linux, also unofficial, offering prebuilt releases for both systems.

  • LocalSend

    Sends files between nearby devices over your own network, with no account, server or internet connection.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS

    LocalSend uses its own protocol, so the Android phone needs the LocalSend app, but it works across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.

  • LANDrop

    A cross-platform app for sending files to other devices on the same local network.

    FreeProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS

    LANDrop sends files between devices on the local network across desktop and mobile, though every device needs LANDrop installed and it is closed source.

  • Snapdrop

    A browser-based tool for sending files and messages to nearby devices, inspired by AirDrop.

    FreeOpen sourceWeb

    Snapdrop works in any modern browser, so neither the Mac nor the Android phone needs an app, only the page open on both.

  • Feem

    App for sending files directly between phones and computers over local Wi-Fi without internet.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS

    Feem transfers files over shared Wi-Fi with TLS 1.3 on all major platforms, requiring its freemium app on both devices.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.