Dashbeam
Files can be shared between nearby devices and across the internet with Dashbeam.
About Dashbeam
Dashbeam is a free, open-source file sharing tool that enables direct peer-to-peer transfers of files and folders between nearby devices and across the internet, without storing data on cloud servers. It supports cross-platform use including desktop, Android, CLI, and limited web access with reduced throughput, and uses end-to-end TLS 1.3 encryption for all transfers. The tool requires no accounts, tracking, or ads, and supports features like LAN auto-discovery, resumable multi-peer transfers, and optional self-hosted relays for unthrottled remote transfers.
Key features
- Direct peer-to-peer file transfers without cloud storage
- End-to-end TLS 1.3 encryption for all transfers
- Cross-platform support for desktop, Android, CLI, and limited web
- LAN auto-discovery for nearby device detection
- Resumable multi-peer transfers for interrupted or group sharing
- Optional self-hosted relays for unthrottled remote transfers
Best for: It is best for users seeking private, account-free file sharing between nearby and remote devices, including those who want to self-host relay infrastructure.
Good for
- Free and open-source with no usage limits
- Transfers avoid cloud storage by using direct device-to-device connections
- Supports self-hosted relays for unthrottled remote transfers
Watch out for
- Web version has limited transfer throughput
- Nearby device discovery via mDNS is often blocked on guest Wi-Fi and VPNs
Dashbeam at a glance
- Category
- Online Tools › File Sharing & Transfer
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Dashbeam FAQ
Is a Dashbeam account required to send or receive files?
No, Dashbeam does not require accounts, and includes no tracking or ads.
Can I send files to a device that does not have Dashbeam installed?
Yes, receivers can access transfers via a web browser with no install required, or use the Dashbeam app.
Why are nearby devices not appearing in my send list?
Nearby discovery uses mDNS, which is often blocked on guest Wi-Fi and VPNs.
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