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ToffeeShare alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave ToffeeShare: sender's tab must stay open, and speed depends on both connections and firewalls. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces ToffeeShare, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. FilePizza currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1FilePizza logoFilePizzaOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted3 of 366.5
2Wormhole logoWormholeFreeNoWeb4 of 462.6
3PairDrop logoPairDropOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted3 of 359.6
4LocalSend logoLocalSendOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 557.2
  1. FilePizza logo

    1. FilePizzaTop pick

    Best for: One-off transfers between two people who are online at the same time

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from ToffeeShare

    Open-source browser P2P sharing you can self-host.

    Pros

    • Files never stored on a server
    • No size limit and no account
    • Open-source and self-hostable

    Cons

    • Sender must keep the tab open
    • Strict firewalls can block peer connections
    • No mobile apps
    Visit FilePizza 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 FilePizza a good ToffeeShare alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    How it works
    Peer-to-peer in the browser
    Checked Oct 25, 2026file.pizza(opens source in a new tab)
    Origin
    Built at UC Berkeley
    Checked Oct 25, 2026file.pizza(opens source in a new tab)
    Maintenance
    Active
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.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 ToffeeShare

    Encrypted sharing that keeps files for 24 hours so you 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 ToffeeShare 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 ToffeeShare

    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 ToffeeShare 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. LocalSend logo

    4. LocalSend

    Best for: Households and offices mixing Apple, Android, Windows and Linux devices on one network

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from ToffeeShare

    Native apps for fast transfers on the same network.

    Pros

    • Works across every major desktop and mobile OS
    • No account, internet or cloud server needed
    • Open-source with no ads or trackers

    Cons

    • Both devices must be on the same network
    • No share links for remote recipients
    • Some routers and guest networks block device discovery
    Visit LocalSend 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 LocalSend a good ToffeeShare alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026localsend.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Internet required
    No
    Checked Oct 25, 2026localsend.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Account
    None needed
    Checked Oct 25, 2026localsend.org(opens source in a new tab)
    End-to-end encryption
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026localsend.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best ToffeeShare alternative for…

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

FilePizza logo

Best ToffeeShare alternative for most people

FilePizza

Open-source browser P2P sharing you can self-host.

Wormhole logo

Best ToffeeShare alternative for a free option

Wormhole

Encrypted sharing that keeps files for 24 hours so you can close the tab.

PairDrop logo

Best ToffeeShare alternative for open source

PairDrop

Browser sharing between nearby or paired devices.

FilePizza logo

Best ToffeeShare alternative for self-hosting

FilePizza

Open-source browser P2P sharing you can self-host.

LocalSend logo

Best ToffeeShare alternative for Mac

LocalSend

Native apps for fast transfers on the same network.

LocalSend logo

Best ToffeeShare alternative for Windows

LocalSend

Native apps for fast transfers on the same network.

LocalSend logo

Best ToffeeShare alternative for Linux

LocalSend

Native apps for fast transfers on the same network.

LocalSend logo

Best ToffeeShare alternative for iPhone and Android

LocalSend

Native apps for fast transfers on the same network.

FilePizza logo

Best ToffeeShare alternative for working in the browser

FilePizza

Open-source browser P2P sharing you can self-host.

ToffeeShare alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to ToffeeShare?

FilePizza ranks first right now. Open-source browser P2P sharing you can self-host. Wormhole and PairDrop follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to ToffeeShare?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to ToffeeShare?

Yes: FilePizza, PairDrop and LocalSend. FilePizza and PairDrop can also be self-hosted.

Which ToffeeShare alternatives work on Linux?

LocalSend runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from ToffeeShare?

The complaints we hear most: sender's tab must stay open; speed depends on both connections and firewalls; no scheduled or offline delivery.

How is this list ranked?

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