Alternatives to SHAREit
A mobile app for transferring files between nearby devices, now bundled with entertainment content. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
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SHAREit
A mobile app for transferring files between nearby devices, now bundled with entertainment content.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as SHAREit.
Quick Share
Google's wireless file sharing between Android devices and Windows PCs.
Quick Share is built into Android and transfers wirelessly to Windows PCs without ads or bundled entertainment content.
LocalSend
Sends files between nearby devices over your own network, with no account, server or internet connection.
LocalSend is open source with no ads, and works offline across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.
LANDrop
A cross-platform app for sending files to other devices on the same local network.
LANDrop sends uncompressed photos and videos between phones and computers on the local network, with apps for desktop, mobile and Android TV.
Feem
App for sending files directly between phones and computers over local Wi-Fi without internet.
Feem transfers files over shared Wi-Fi without internet, using TLS 1.3 encryption, with apps for all major desktop and mobile platforms.
Send Anywhere
A cross-platform file sharing service that sends files between devices using one-time keys or links.
Send Anywhere shares files using one-time keys or links across phones, computers and the browser, rather than only nearby Android devices.
Snapdrop
A browser-based tool for sending files and messages to nearby devices, inspired by AirDrop.
Snapdrop is an open-source browser tool with nothing to install, needing only the page open on both devices on the same network.
AirDroid
A service for transferring files between Android phones and computers and controlling devices remotely.
AirDroid moves files between Android phones and computers and adds remote control, but relies on the company's hosted service.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
KDE Connect
Links a phone and a computer to share files, links, notifications and remote controls.
qrcp
A command-line tool that transfers files over Wi-Fi to a phone by scanning a QR code.
NearDrop
An unofficial macOS menu bar app that receives files from Android devices over Quick Share.
RQuickShare
An open-source Quick Share client for Linux and macOS that exchanges files with Android devices.
