Blip alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Blip: recipients must install the app, and no web links for one-off recipients. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Blip, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. LocalSend currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Blip alternative for most people
LocalSendFree for any use, though limited to the same local network.
Best Blip alternative for a free option
crocFree resumable transfers across the internet for terminal users.
Best Blip alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
SmashLink-based sending with no size cap when recipients won't install anything.
Best Blip alternative for open source
LocalSendFree for any use, though limited to the same local network.
Best Blip alternative for self-hosting
crocFree resumable transfers across the internet for terminal users.
Best Blip alternative for Windows
Resilio SyncPeer-to-peer folder sync for ongoing transfers between your machines.
Best Blip alternative for iPhone and Android
LocalSendFree for any use, though limited to the same local network.
Best Blip alternative for working in the browser
MASVLink-based delivery for big media to recipients without an app.
Blip alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Blip?
LocalSend ranks first right now. Free for any use, though limited to the same local network. croc and MASV follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Blip?
Yes. LocalSend (open source), croc (open source), Smash (free plan + paid) and Resilio Sync (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Blip?
Yes: LocalSend and croc. croc can also be self-hosted.
Which Blip alternatives work on Linux?
LocalSend, croc, MASV and Resilio Sync run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Blip?
The complaints we hear most: recipients must install the app; no web links for one-off recipients; commercial use needs a paid plan.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Blip, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.