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FilePizza alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave FilePizza: sender must keep the tab open, and strict firewalls can block peer connections. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces FilePizza, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. ToffeeShare currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1PairDrop logoPairDropOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted3 of 359.6
2croc logocrocOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux3 of 357.2
  1. PairDrop logo

    1. PairDropTop pick

    Best for: Quick device-to-device sends where installing an app isn't an option

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from FilePizza

    Browser sharing between nearby or paired devices.

    Pros

    • Works in any modern browser with nothing to install
    • Pair devices to share across networks
    • Self-hostable and open-source

    Cons

    • Both devices must keep the page open
    • Large transfers can stall in some browsers
    • Smaller team than commercial tools
    Visit PairDrop Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is PairDrop a good FilePizza alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Setup
    No setup or sign-up
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Maintenance
    Active
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. croc logo

    2. croc

    Best for: Developers and sysadmins sending files between machines from the command line

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWindows, macOS, Linux

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from FilePizza

    Command-line transfers with resume support for technical users.

    Pros

    • Single binary with no dependencies
    • Resumes interrupted transfers
    • Can run your own relay

    Cons

    • Command-line only
    • Recipient must install croc too
    • Default public relay is run by the author
    Visit croc Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is croc a good FilePizza alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Purpose
    Send files between two computers
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Maintenance
    Active
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best FilePizza alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

ToffeeShare logo

Best FilePizza alternative for most people

ToffeeShare

Similar browser P2P sharing with end-to-end encryption and an app.

Wormhole logo

Best FilePizza alternative for a free option

Wormhole

Stores encrypted files for 24 hours so the sender can close the tab.

SwissTransfer logo

Best FilePizza alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

SwissTransfer

Upload once and let the recipient download later, free up to 50 GB.

PairDrop logo

Best FilePizza alternative for open source

PairDrop

Browser sharing between nearby or paired devices.

croc logo

Best FilePizza alternative for self-hosting

croc

Command-line transfers with resume support for technical users.

croc logo

Best FilePizza alternative for Mac

croc

Command-line transfers with resume support for technical users.

croc logo

Best FilePizza alternative for Windows

croc

Command-line transfers with resume support for technical users.

croc logo

Best FilePizza alternative for Linux

croc

Command-line transfers with resume support for technical users.

SwissTransfer logo

Best FilePizza alternative for iPhone and Android

SwissTransfer

Upload once and let the recipient download later, free up to 50 GB.

ToffeeShare logo

Best FilePizza alternative for working in the browser

ToffeeShare

Similar browser P2P sharing with end-to-end encryption and an app.

FilePizza alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to FilePizza?

ToffeeShare ranks first right now. Similar browser P2P sharing with end-to-end encryption and an app. Wormhole and PairDrop follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to FilePizza?

Yes. ToffeeShare (free), Wormhole (free), PairDrop (open source) and croc (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to FilePizza?

Yes: PairDrop and croc. PairDrop and croc can also be self-hosted.

Which FilePizza alternatives work on Linux?

croc runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from FilePizza?

The complaints we hear most: sender must keep the tab open; strict firewalls can block peer connections; no mobile apps.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces FilePizza, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.