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The Best OnionShare Alternatives in 2026

24 alternatives4 free · 9 open source

Looking for something like OnionShare? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 4 are free or have a free plan and 9 are open source.

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OnionShare enables anonymous peer-to-peer file sharing, chat, and web hosting with open-source software.

PricingNot confirmed
PlatformsAndroid, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows

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1ToffeeShare —Not statedWeb
2croc —Yes—
3LocalSend —YesAndroid, iOS, Linux
4DashBeam —YesmacOS, Web, Windows
5Snapdrop —Not statedWeb
6Uguu FreeNot statedWeb
7Catbox —Not statedWeb
8PairDrop —YesWeb
9Station307 FreeNot statedWeb
10Blip FreemiumNot statedAndroid, iOS, Web
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croc

github.com/schollz/crocOpen source
Also covers file sharing and peer to peer · open source

Files and other items can be sent between computers with croc, a transfer utility.

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Uguu

uguu.seFree
Also covers file sharing · free

Uguu temporarily hosts photos, documents, music, and videos for sharing, with a 128 MiB upload limit and three-hour expiration.

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Blip

blip.netFreemium
Also covers file sharing · same kind of online tool · free plan

Blip sends files directly between people and devices, with no size limits stated by its site.

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qrcp

qrcp.shOpen source
Also covers file sharing and linux · open source

qrcp transfers files over Wi-Fi from a computer to a mobile device by displaying a QR code in the terminal.

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What is the best alternative to OnionShare?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to OnionShare are ToffeeShare, croc, and LocalSend.
Is there a free alternative to OnionShare?
Yes. Uguu, Station307, and Blip are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to OnionShare?
Yes: croc, LocalSend, DashBeam, and PairDrop.

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