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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
1ToffeeShare logoToffeeShareFreeNoWeb4 of 466.5
2Wormhole logoWormholeFreeNoWeb4 of 462.6
3PairDrop logoPairDropOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted3 of 359.6
4SwissTransfer logoSwissTransferFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 355.3
  1. ToffeeShare logo

    1. ToffeeShareTop pick

    Best for: Privacy-minded people making live one-off transfers without uploading to a cloud

    FreeWeb

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from FilePizza

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

    Pros

    • No file size limit
    • Nothing stored online
    • End-to-end encrypted

    Cons

    • Sender's tab must stay open
    • Speed depends on both connections and firewalls
    • No scheduled or offline delivery
    Visit ToffeeShare Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 ToffeeShare a good FilePizza alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Size limit
    None
    Checked Oct 25, 2026toffeeshare.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Storage
    Nothing stored online
    Checked Oct 25, 2026toffeeshare.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Encryption
    End-to-end, DTLS 1.3
    Checked Oct 25, 2026toffeeshare.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Based in
    Netherlands
    Checked Oct 25, 2026toffeeshare.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Wormhole logo

    2. Wormhole

    Best for: Sending sensitive files quickly to someone who will download them within a day

    FreeWeb

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from FilePizza

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

    Pros

    • End-to-end encrypted in the browser
    • No account needed
    • Recipients can start downloading before the upload finishes

    Cons

    • Links expire after 24 hours
    • Files over 5 GB require the sender to stay online
    • No mobile app yet
    Visit Wormhole Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Wormhole a good FilePizza alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    End-to-end encryption
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wormhole.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Retention
    24 hours
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wormhole.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Server storage limit
    5 GB, larger files go peer-to-peer
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wormhole.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Encryption
    128-bit AES-GCM
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wormhole.app(opens source in a new tab)
  3. PairDrop logo

    3. PairDrop

    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)
  4. SwissTransfer logo

    4. SwissTransfer

    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.