Alternatives to RQuickShare

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

  • NearDrop

    An unofficial macOS menu bar app that receives files from Android devices over Quick Share.

    FreeOpen sourcemacOS

    NearDrop is a public domain macOS menu bar app that only receives files from Android over Quick Share on Wi-Fi LAN, with no Linux version.

  • 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 Android phones need the LocalSend app, but it covers Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.

  • KDE Connect

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

    FreeOpen sourceLinuxAndroid

    KDE Connect links Linux computers and Android phones for files, notifications and remote control, but requires its app on the phone.

  • LANDrop

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

    FreeProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS

    LANDrop sends files across desktop and mobile on the local network, but it is closed source and needs the app on every device.

  • 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 the Android side.

  • Snapdrop

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

    FreeOpen sourceWeb

    Snapdrop runs in a browser with nothing to install, replacing the Quick Share protocol with a web page open on both devices.

Also worth comparing

These listings name RQuickShare as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.

  • Quick Share

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

    FreeProprietaryWindowsAndroid

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

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.