The best free alternative to WeTransfer, AirDrop and Send Anywhere
ShareBetweenDevices is a free, private, browser-based file transfer tool that works between any devices — no upload, no account, no app.
| Feature | ShareBetweenDevices | WeTransfer | AirDrop | Send Anywhere |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | ✅ Always free | ⚠️ 3 GB free tier | ✅ Free | ⚠️ Limited free |
| Account required | ✅ None | ❌ Optional but pushed | ✅ None | ❌ Required for history |
| Files stored on server | ✅ Never | ❌ Yes, up to 3 days | ✅ No | ❌ Yes |
| File size limit | ✅ No limit | ❌ 3 GB free / no cap paid | ⚠️ ~5 GB practical | ❌ 10 GB free |
| Works cross-platform | ✅ Any device with a browser | ✅ Yes | ❌ Apple only | ✅ Yes |
| App install required | ✅ No | ✅ No | ✅ No (built-in) | ❌ Yes |
| End-to-end encrypted | ✅ DTLS WebRTC | ❌ Server-side only | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Partial |
| Clipboard text transfer | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (Apple only) | ❌ No |
Why not WeTransfer?
WeTransfer uploads your files to their servers, where a free account keeps them for up to 3 days and caps each transfer at 3 GB. Anyone with the link can download them. ShareBetweenDevices never uploads anything — the file goes directly from your browser to the recipient's browser over an encrypted peer-to-peer connection.
Why not AirDrop?
AirDrop only works between Apple devices. If you need to send a file from an iPhone to a Windows PC, an Android phone, or a Linux laptop, AirDrop is not an option. ShareBetweenDevices works in any modern browser — Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari — on any operating system.
Why not Send Anywhere?
Send Anywhere requires installing an app on both devices, and files are stored on their servers rather than transferred directly. The free plan caps transfers at 10 GB and encryption is only partial. ShareBetweenDevices needs no app install — it runs in the browser — and files travel directly between devices over a fully encrypted peer-to-peer connection.
How ShareBetweenDevices works
Open the site, drop a file or paste clipboard text, and share the QR code or PIN with the other device. The transfer happens directly between the two browsers using WebRTC — the same technology used for video calls. Files are encrypted in transit and are never uploaded to or stored on a server. When the tab closes, nothing is stored anywhere.