Alternatives to Quick Share

Google's wireless file sharing between Android devices and Windows PCs. 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 Quick Share.

  • LocalSend

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

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS

    LocalSend is open source and runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, covering Apple and Linux devices that Quick Share does not.

  • RQuickShare

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

    FreeOpen sourcemacOSLinux

    RQuickShare is an unofficial open-source Quick Share client for Linux and macOS, extending exchange with Android phones beyond Windows.

  • 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 on desktop, mobile and Android TV, but every device needs LANDrop installed.

  • 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 across all major desktop and mobile platforms, as freemium software.

  • Send Anywhere

    A cross-platform file sharing service that sends files between devices using one-time keys or links.

    FreeProprietaryWindowsmacOSAndroidiOSWeb

    Send Anywhere uses one-time keys or links across phones, computers and the browser, including iOS and macOS, and is closed source.

  • Snapdrop

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

    FreeOpen sourceWeb

    Snapdrop is an open-source browser tool that needs nothing installed, working on any device with a modern browser on the same network.

  • KDE Connect

    Links a phone and a computer to share files, links, notifications and remote controls.

    FreeOpen sourceLinuxAndroid

    KDE Connect is open source and links Android to Linux computers for files, notifications and remote control, rather than Windows PCs.

  • SHAREit

    A mobile app for transferring files between nearby devices, now bundled with entertainment content.

    FreeProprietaryAndroid

    SHAREit transfers files between nearby devices without mobile data but is Android only, ad-supported and bundles entertainment content.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.