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Indie File Sharing tools

14 file sharing products built by independent developers and small teams.

Looking to replace something? Dropbox · Google Drive · OneDrive · Box · CrashPlan

Backblaze

Unlimited computer backup and cloud storage

Online backup for Mac and Windows computers plus B2 cloud object storage.

Paid · Mac, Windows, iOS, Android · Website ↗

Duplicati

Free, open-source encrypted backups to the cloud

An open-source backup client that stores encrypted, incremental backups on cloud storage or servers.

Free plan · Mac, Windows, Linux · Website ↗

Filen

Zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage

A German cloud storage provider with end-to-end encryption, sync, sharing and open-source clients.

Free plan · Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android · Website ↗

Icedrive

Cloud storage with client-side encryption

A cloud storage service with a virtual drive, client-side encryption and lifetime plans.

Free plan · Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android · Website ↗

Internxt

Open-source, encrypted cloud storage

A zero-knowledge, encrypted cloud storage service with open-source apps for files and photos.

Free plan · Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android · Website ↗

LocalSend

Share files to nearby devices without the internet

A free, open-source app for sending files and messages between devices on the same local network, with no account needed.

Free · Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android · Website ↗

MEGA

Encrypted cloud storage and file sharing

A cloud storage service with end-to-end encryption, file sharing, chat and a generous free tier.

Free plan · Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension · Website ↗

PairDrop

Local file sharing in your browser

An open-source, browser-based tool (inspired by Snapdrop) to transfer files between devices on the same network or via paired devices.

Free · Web, Self-hosted · Website ↗

pCloud

Cloud storage with lifetime plans and encryption

A Swiss cloud storage service with a virtual drive, file sharing, client-side encryption add-on and backups.

Free plan · Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android · Website ↗

Resilio Sync

Peer-to-peer file sync

A peer-to-peer file synchronization app that syncs folders directly between devices without a cloud server.

Free plan · Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android · Website ↗

Smash

Send large files with no size limit

A file transfer service for sending large files with no size limit, password protection and custom branding.

Free plan · Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android · Website ↗

Sync.com

End-to-end encrypted cloud storage

A Canadian cloud storage service with end-to-end encryption, file sharing and backups.

Free plan · Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android · Website ↗

Tresorit

Encrypted cloud storage and file sharing for business

An end-to-end encrypted file sync and sharing service for businesses, with secure links and compliance features.

Paid · Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android · Website ↗

Wormhole

End-to-end encrypted file sharing links

A free web tool for sharing files with end-to-end encryption via links that expire automatically.

Free · Web · Website ↗

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