Alternatives to Send Anywhere
Six-digit-code device transfers
Send Anywhere ranks #2 of 8 in File transfer tools, with an Alt Score of 68. It is freemium from $5.99/mo and available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web and Browser extension. 8 of 10 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Individuals and small teams who need to move photos, videos, or other files quickly between different devices and operating systems (e.g., Android to iPhone, phone to PC) without cloud accounts or cables.
Direct peer-to-peer file transfer with no login, cloud upload, or file-size cap on the free tier. Transfers are initiated via a temporary 6-digit key, a QR code, or a shareable link, and work across Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux, plus browser extensions and a web client. A paid Plus tier adds password-protected and non-expiring links, larger single uploads, and download tracking.
The sender selects files, which generates a one-time 6-digit key (or link/QR code) tied to that transfer session; the receiver enters the key or scans/opens the link on their device to start a direct transfer between the two devices, with the session expiring after a set time if unused.
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Feature comparison
How Send Anywhere compares with its alternatives, feature by feature.
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Every fact and feature listed for Send Anywhere is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-10
Free plan plus paid Lite ($5.99/mo) and Standard ($9.99/mo) tiers.
USD $0 / Month
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Starts at $5.99/mo verified 2026-07-10
USD $5.99 / Month
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Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web, Browser extension verified 2026-07-10
Same article lists macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and Chrome/Naver Whale browser extensions; Web confirmed via the recipient-link help article.
Windows: Windows 10, Windows 11 (Desktop & Laptop)
https://support.send-anywhere.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003882334-On-what-devices-can-I-use-Send-Anywhere -
Max file size (free) Yes verified 2026-07-10
Free Share Link limit is 10 GB; the 6-digit Key Transfer allows up to 50 GB.
Up to 10 GB
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E2E encryption Yes verified 2026-07-10
At the time of transmission, the file is encrypted and transmitted so that the contents of the file being transferred cannot be known by others.
https://support.send-anywhere.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003858693-Is-it-safe-to-transfer-files-with-Send-Anywhere -
No account needed Yes verified 2026-07-10
You don't even need to sign up or sign in.
https://support.send-anywhere.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003857853-What-kind-of-service-is-Send-Anywhere -
Local network (P2P) Yes verified 2026-07-10
In WiFi Direct Mode, you can send and receive files between devices that support Wi-Fi Direct through a direct connection, even when the internet is unavailable.
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Expiry controls Yes verified 2026-07-10
By default, files uploaded to a share link are kept on the server for up to 48 hours.
https://support.send-anywhere.com/hc/en-us/articles/360005222894-How-long-the-transferred-files-are-kept-on-the-server -
Password protection Yes verified 2026-07-10
You can share your files more safely by setting a password when creating a sharing link.
https://support.send-anywhere.com/hc/en-us/articles/16275684180121-How-to-set-a-password-for-the-link -
Self-hostable No verified 2026-07-10
Files route through Send Anywhere's own servers; no self-hosting option offered.
By default, files uploaded to a share link are kept on the server for up to 48 hours.
https://support.send-anywhere.com/hc/en-us/articles/360005222894-How-long-the-transferred-files-are-kept-on-the-server -
Resume interrupted transfers Partial verified 2026-07-10
Share-link transfers resume; direct 6-digit key transfers must restart from the beginning.
You can resume transferring the paused file, as files uploaded to a shared link are stored on the server for a period of time.
https://support.send-anywhere.com/hc/en-us/articles/360004071373-Can-I-continue-transferred-files-that-were-paused
FAQ
Yes. croc, LocalSend and Wormhole have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
croc, LocalSend and PairDrop — every license claim links its source.