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Transfer Files

pSync – synchronize files securely between networked hosts

October 7, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Internet

pSync is a command-line file synchronization tool that securely keeps selected directories aligned between networked hosts over SSH.

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File Managers

16 Best Free and Open Source GUI File Sharing Tools

September 26, 2026 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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Transfer Files

13 Best Free and Open Source Web-Based File Sharing Tools

September 18, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup, Web Apps

This roundup focuses exclusively on web-based tools. Terminal-based and GUI-based software are covered in separate roundups.

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File Managers

LocalGo – LocalSend-compatible command-line file sharing

September 10, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Internet

LocalGo is a LocalSend-compatible CLI for secure local file transfers, device discovery, clipboard sharing, web downloads and headless operation.

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FTP

5 Best Free and Open Source Linux Graphical FTP Clients

June 20, 2026 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

ffsend – securely share files from the command line

February 25, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Internet

ffsend lets you easily and securely share files and directories from the command line.

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trzsz-ssh – enhanced SSH client with file transfers

January 25, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Internet

trzsz-ssh combines OpenSSH-compatible connections with host selection, file transfers, batch logins and resilient remote sessions.

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File Managers

FTS – fast local-network file transfers and communication

January 12, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Internet, TUI

FTS is a lightweight CLI tool and TUI application for fast local-network file transfers and communication.

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File Managers

e2ecp – transfer files

December 1, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, Internet

e2ecp lets you transfer files between machines through the web, through a CLI, or both.

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File Managers

DashBeam – send files and folders anywhere in the world

November 30, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, GUI, Internet

AltSendme is a file transfer tool that harnesses the power of cutting-edge peer-to-peer networking

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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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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 Client

SuppaFTP – FTP and FTPS client library for Rust

April 16, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, Internet

SuppaFTP is a Rust FTP and FTPS client library with sync and async APIs, active and passive modes, TLS backends and a built-in CLI.

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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 – GNOME desktop integration for KDE Connect

February 18, 2025 Steve Emms GUI, Internet

GSConnect links GNOME desktops with phones and other devices to exchange files, notifications, messages and clipboard text via KDE Connect.

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Wi-Fi

KDE Connect – wireless device communication and control

February 17, 2025 Steve Emms GUI, Internet

KDE Connect links Linux desktops with phones and computers to share files, clipboard text and notifications, plus remote controls and SMS.

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File Managers

GopherDrop – Secure One-Time Secret Sharing

February 10, 2025 Steve Emms Internet, Web Apps

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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