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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
1SwissTransfer logoSwissTransferFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 355.3
  1. SwissTransfer logo

    1. SwissTransferTop pick

    Best for: Anyone who wants generous free transfers with data kept in Switzerland

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from FilePizza

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

    Pros

    • Free transfers up to 50 GB
    • No account needed
    • Storage in Swiss data centres
    • Password and download-limit options

    Cons

    • Fewer tracking and branding features than paid business services
    • Transfers expire after 30 days at most
    • Smaller ecosystem of integrations
    Visit SwissTransfer Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 SwissTransfer a good FilePizza alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free limit
    Up to 50 GB, no registration
    Checked Oct 25, 2026swisstransfer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    Switzerland
    Checked Oct 25, 2026swisstransfer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Retention
    Up to 30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026swisstransfer.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.