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File Managers

Sendworm – send files securely

November 14, 2025 Steve Emms GUI, Internet

Sendworm is software for sending files quickly and securely using the magic-wormhole protocol, which makes it compatible with other tools.

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FTP

3 Best Free and Open Source Linux Graphical FTP Clients

October 26, 2025 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup, Utilities

FTP is one of many different file transfer protocols that are used. Here’s our verdict of the best graphical FTP clients.

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File Managers

20 Best Free and Open Source File Sharing Tools

June 10, 2025 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup

Many of the tools in this roundup are good replacements for AirDrop, letting you wirelessly send files to a nearby device.

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File Managers

QuickDAV – transfer files between devices

June 7, 2025 Steve Emms GUI, Internet

QuickDAV makes it easy to share files between your devices by creating a simple, temporary WebDAV server.

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FTP

Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Progress MOVEit

April 6, 2025 Steve Emms Internet

MOVEit is managed file transfer software. The software encrypts files and uses file transfer protocols such as FTP(S) or SFTP to transfer data.

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File Managers

Rymdport – file, folder and text sharing

February 24, 2025 Steve Emms GUI, Internet

Rymdport is a cross-platform application that lets you easily and safely share files, folders, and text between devices.

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Wi-Fi

Warpinator – share files across the LAN

February 23, 2025 Steve Emms GUI, Internet

Warpinator is software which lets you send and receive files across a local network.

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Wi-Fi

GSConnect – complete implementation of KDE Connect

February 18, 2025 Steve Emms GUI, Internet

GSConnect is a complete implementation of KDE Connect, especially for GNOME Shell with Nautilus, Chrome, and Firefox integration.

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Wi-Fi

KDE Connect – wireless communications and data transfer between devices over local networks

February 17, 2025 Steve Emms GUI, Internet

KDE Connect is a multi-platform app that allows your devices to communicate.

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File Managers

GopherDrop – Secure One-Time Secret Sharing

February 10, 2025 Steve Emms Internet

GopherDrop is a secure, self-hostable REST API and UI for sharing encrypted one-time secrets and files.

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File Managers

dragit – intuitive file sharing between devices

November 20, 2024 Steve Emms Internet

Dragit helps you share files between computers in the same network.

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Files

qrcp – transfer files over Wi-Fi from your computer to a mobile device

November 19, 2024 Steve Emms CLI, Internet

qrcp is a command-line tool that lets you transfer files over Wi-Fi from your computer to a mobile device by scanning a QR code.

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File Managers

Snapdrop – local file sharing in your browser

November 18, 2024 Steve Emms Internet

Snapdrop offers local file sharing in your browser. The software is inspired by Apple’s Airdrop.

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Files

Sharik – share files via Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot

November 16, 2024 Steve Emms Software

Sharik is software which lets you share files across devices. It works with a Wi-Fi connection or a Wi-Fi hotspot.

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File Managers

Warp – fast and secure file transfer

November 16, 2024 Steve Emms CLI, Internet

Warp allows you to securely send files to each other via the internet or local network by exchanging a word-based code.

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File Managers

Magic Wormhole – transfer files and directories

November 14, 2024 Steve Emms CLI, Internet

Magic Wormhole lets you transfer files and directories from one computer to another. It’s written in Python.

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File Managers

PairDrop – transfer files with no setup and no signup

November 11, 2024 Steve Emms Internet

PairDrop offers local file sharing in your web browser. This is a fork of Snapdrop.

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File Managers

ShareDrop – web application inspired by AirDrop

November 10, 2024 Steve Emms Internet

ShareDrop is a web application inspired by Apple AirDrop service.

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File Managers

LocalSend – cross-platform alternative to AirDrop

November 6, 2024 Steve Emms Internet

LocalSend is a cross-platform app that enables secure communication between devices using a REST API and HTTPS encryption.

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Utilities

Excellent Utilities: croc – securely transfer files and folders

February 4, 2022 Steve Emms CLI, Reviews, Software, Utilities

croc is a command-line utility to send files and folders from one computer to another.

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