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DropMB is described as an open-source and self-hosted file-sharing platform. It generates a link for any file to share, with options to set expiration dates, customize download limits and add password protection. An integrated email feature allows files to be sent directly to recipients' inboxes.
A website that evaluates projects to see whether they are as free and open source as advertised. It publishes reviews of software projects, noting licensing, marketing and transparency concerns, and lists categories of concerns such as open washing and open-core models. Reviews are performed manually without legal expertise.
LocalSend is a free, open-source, cross-platform tool for sharing files to nearby devices over a local network without the cloud. It is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, requires no account or login, and uses end-to-end encryption. Transfers work offline at WiFi speeds.
Sendme is an open-source file transfer tool that sends files and folders over the internet without accounts or configuration. It connects devices directly and provides a pastable ticket to share, with resumable fetching and integrity checks.
Photon is a cross-platform file transfer application built with Flutter. It shares folders, files and text, supports folder sharing that preserves directory structure, and works between devices on the same local network or mobile hotspot without an internet connection.
KDE Connect is a project that enables communication between devices. It supports sharing files and links between devices, syncing phone notifications to the desktop, and remotely controlling music playback from a phone.
