ShareBetweenDevices vs Send Anywhere: which should you use?
ShareBetweenDevices is a free, private, browser-based file transfer tool that works between any devices — no upload, no account, no app.
| Feature | ShareBetweenDevices | Send Anywhere |
|---|---|---|
| Free | ✅ Always free | ⚠️ Limited free |
| Account required | ✅ None | ❌ Required for history |
| Files stored on server | ✅ Never | ❌ Yes |
| File size limit | ✅ No limit | ❌ 10 GB free |
| Works cross-platform | ✅ Any device with a browser | ✅ Yes |
| App install required | ✅ No | ❌ Yes |
| End-to-end encrypted | ✅ DTLS WebRTC | ⚠️ Partial |
| Clipboard text transfer | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
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.