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LocalSend: Open-source, cross-platform file sharing to nearby devices

LocalSend CROC Snapdrop PairDrop Feem Briar FilePizza Pixeldrain LANDrop justbeamit
  1. An open source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop
    Pricing:
    • Open Source
    But they also have Terms of Service (https://localsend.org/#/terms-of-service) which are not so great: <pre><code> You represent that you are over the age of 18. The Company does not permit those under 18 to use the Service.

    #File Sharing #Cloud Storage #Secure File Sharing 11 social mentions

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    CROC is an intelligent tool built for easy and secure file transfer from one device to another.
    This very hn entries is bust contradicting your statement. Also what about syncthing[1] (for recurrent/permanent sync) and croc[2] (for one time copies) ? I have used both for a number of years already. [1] https://syncthing.net/ [2] <a href="https://github.com/schollz/croc">https://github.com/schollz/croc</a>.

    #Tool #Development #QA 46 social mentions

  3. An open source alternative to Alternative to AirDrop.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #File Sharing #Cloud Storage #Secure File Sharing 227 social mentions

  4. Local file sharing in your browser. Inspired by Apple's AirDrop. Fork of Snapdrop.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #File Sharing #Cloud Storage #Secure File Sharing 7 social mentions

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    Share files offline. No servers. No cloud. No limits.
    You can also try Feem (https://feem.io). It transfers folders, and has an Android app like you requested. It also supports resumable file/folder transfers, which majority of other tools mentioned in this thread don't support. Disclaimer: I'm the creator.

    #File Sharing #Communication #Cloud Storage 6 social mentions

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    Secure messaging, anywhere
    Pricing:
    • Open Source
    So it requires lan network? Can it work over bluetooth? Like Briar https://briarproject.org.

    #Communication #Group Chat & Notifications #Instant Messaging 119 social mentions

  7. Open source application used to transfer file via WebRTC and WebTorrent.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source
    There are a few browser based p2p file sharing tools [1] and a bunch of CLI tools out there as well for the same job. # Browser Based 1. FilePizza https://file.pizza/.

    #Secure File Sharing #File Sharing #File Uploads 35 social mentions

  8. Fast and easy file sharing, drop a file into the website and get a shareable link right away.

    #Cloud Storage #File Sharing #Office Suites 61 social mentions

  9. File Sharing and Video & Movies

    #File Sharing #Cloud Storage #File Sharing And Backup 3 social mentions

  10. JustBeamIt is a beta service that makes transferring files easy with drag and drop file transfers.

    #File Sharing #Cloud Storage #Office Suites 18 social mentions

  11. SEND FILES FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER

    #File Sharing #Cloud Storage #File Explorer 21 social mentions

  12. Find out about the Android Debug Bridge, a versatile command-line tool that lets you communicate with a device.
    Https://developer.android.com/tools/adb#connect-to-a-device-over-wi-fi # Subsequent usage (does not require USB cable): 5. Toggle the Wireless Debugging quick setting toggle to enable adb connections from your computer to your phone 6. Retrieve the Android device's IP address in Settings → About → Status. 7. On the computer command line type: adb connect ip-address-of-device:5555 8. Push the folder to the Android device:.

    #Cloud Storage #IT Automation #Developer Tools 34 social mentions

  13. Syncthing replaces proprietary sync and cloud services with something open, trustworthy and...
    Pricing:
    • Open Source
    This very hn entries is bust contradicting your statement. Also what about syncthing[1] (for recurrent/permanent sync) and croc[2] (for one time copies) ? I have used both for a number of years already. [1] https://syncthing.net/ [2] <a href="https://github.com/schollz/croc">https://github.com/schollz/croc</a>.

    #Cloud Storage #File Sharing #File Sharing And Backup 826 social mentions

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