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Zero-knowledge encrypted file sharing so only sender and recipient can read the files, free up to 50GB, with HIPAA-ready options and larger paid limits for professional use.
Free
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How it works
A file-sharing platform using zero-knowledge encryption so only the sender and recipient can access shared files.
What's different
Offers password protection and HIPAA-ready compliance features for professional use, alongside a large free storage tier.
Pricing
Free tier with 50GB storage; paid plans support individual files up to 300GB with password protection.
Best for
People or professionals who need to share large files privately, including in HIPAA-sensitive contexts.
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A free, no-account desktop markdown and text editor with live WYSIWYG formatting and clean markdown export, available now for Windows with macOS and Linux planned. A general writing tool, not developer-specific.
Watch out · Windows is available now; macOS and Linux builds are listed as coming soon, not yet available.
FreeNo sign-upWorks offline
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How it works
A desktop markdown and text editor with WYSIWYG live formatting; edit inline or switch to raw source/preview, then export clean markdown.
Pricing
Free to download and use, including commercial use, no account required.
Best for
General writers who want a simple local markdown editor rather than developers specifically.
Watch out
Windows is available now; macOS and Linux builds are listed as coming soon, not yet available.
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A file transfer tool focused on speed and privacy, for people who want quick private file sharing instead of email attachments or generic cloud drives.
FreeNo sign-upNo ads
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A file transfer tool focused on speed and privacy.
Best for
People who want quick private file sharing instead of email attachments or generic cloud drives.
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Lets privacy-conscious individuals and freelancers use anonymous email aliases and encrypted file sharing instead of WeTransfer or SimpleLogin.
Free
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How it works
Generate unique email addresses for every service, use PGP encryption and reply without revealing your real email; E2E encrypted file sharing up to 250GB
Pricing
Free tier available
Best for
Privacy-conscious individuals, freelancers and small businesses
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A local version-history safety net for chosen Windows folders that undoes accidental deletes, renames, and bad saves, without any cloud backup service.
FreeNo sign-upWorks offline
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How it works
Continuous version history for folders you choose, running fully locally.
Pricing
Free, open source.
Best for
Any Windows user worried about accidental file loss, not just developers.
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Local-first data recovery software for Windows and macOS that scans internal, external, USB, and SD drives and previews recoverable files before restoring.
FreeWorks offline
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How it works
Scans drives across NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, and APFS filesystems and lets you preview files before recovering them.
Pricing
Free to restore up to 500 MB before paying.
Best for
People recovering lost files from a drive without sending data to a cloud service.
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Offline contract and deadline tracker, running as a single local HTML file, for anyone managing renewals, warranties and recurring costs without cloud storage.
Watch out · free tier capped at 5 entries
FreeWorks offlineData stays with you
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How it works
single offline HTML file with automatic deadline calculation and color-coded status
Pricing
free for up to 5 saved entries; local backups included
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A free Windows download manager that splits files across connections for faster downloads, with no ads, telemetry or subscription. Pitches itself as a modern, better-looking alternative to IDM.
FreeNo subscriptionNo ads
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How it works
Splits each download across multiple connections to finish large files faster, and connects to Chrome or Edge to grab downloads including full-res video in one click, with control over quality and save location.
What's different
No ads, telemetry or subscription, and a modern light/dark interface, positioned against older download managers like IDM.
Pricing
Free.
Best for
Windows 11 users who want faster downloads without ads or a subscription.
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A large-file transfer service charging one flat monthly price for transfers up to 1TB, instead of the usual per-GB billing, with encryption and delivery receipts.
Free
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$14.99/mo flat for up to 1TB; free for transfers up to 15GB.
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A native macOS app that lets you browse and manage your Android phone's files like Finder, transfer files and sideload apps over USB or Wi-Fi — for any Mac owner, not developers specifically.
FreeOpen source
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A native macOS file manager that lets you browse and manage an Android phone's files the way Finder handles local files, transfer files, preview media with the spacebar, and sideload apps over USB or Wi-Fi.
What's different
Runs completely locally and privately, with no subscription, unlike some Android-to-Mac file tools.
Pricing
Free and open-source.
Best for
Mac owners who use an Android phone and want Finder-style file browsing instead of a clunkier transfer tool.
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A direct device-to-device file transfer tool over the local network at full network speed, for people who don't want their files passing through cloud storage.
Free
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Open the site on both devices on the same network, enter a 6-digit code, and drag files across directly, with no configuration.
Pricing
Free up to 5MB per file; Pro removes the batch size limit, with a 7-day free trial.
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An Android app bundling 50+ file, PDF, video, audio and image tools in one place, with most tools running offline and a private vault for sensitive files.
FreeWorks offlineNo subscription
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How it works
Bundles 50+ file, PDF, video, audio and image tools into one Android app, with most tools running fully offline and a private Vault plus Recycle Bin for sensitive files.
What's different
Packs dozens of single-purpose tools into one lightweight app that mostly works offline, instead of installing separate apps for each task.
Pricing
Free core app with a one-time premium purchase — no subscription.
Best for
Android users who want file, PDF, and media tools without their files leaving the device.
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Sends files between any phone and any computer over your own Wi-Fi, encrypted, with no account, cloud, or install needed. A cross-platform stand-in for AirDrop if your devices aren't all Apple.
FreeNo sign-upWorks offline
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How it works
Sends files, photos, folders and clipboard content between any phone and computer over your own Wi-Fi by scanning a QR code once to pair, with no app install on the phone.
What's different
Works across iPhone and PC, not just Apple-to-Apple, is end-to-end encrypted, and needs no account or cloud.
Pricing
Free.
Best for
People who need to move files between an iPhone and a non-Apple computer without AirDrop or a cloud upload.
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Sends files directly from your browser to the recipient's browser over WebRTC with no size cap and no cloud storage in between — needs both sides online, so not truly offline.
Watch out · Both sender and receiver need to be online at the same time since transfer is direct browser-to-browser, not asynchronous cloud storage.
FreeNo sign-upData stays with you
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How it works
Sends files directly from one browser to another using WebRTC, with no upload to the cloud in between.
What's different
No account, no file-size cap, and files never pass through cloud storage.
Pricing
Free.
Best for
People who want to transfer large files privately without creating an account or uploading to a third-party service.
Watch out
Both sender and receiver need to be online at the same time since transfer is direct browser-to-browser, not asynchronous cloud storage.
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Sends files of any size straight from your browser to another person with no account, install or cloud upload, a privacy-friendly alternative to services like WeTransfer.
FreeNo sign-upNothing to install
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How it works
Transfers files of any size directly from the browser by generating a shareable link, with no sign-up, install, or cloud upload step.
What's different
No account, no install, and files aren't uploaded to the cloud.
Pricing
Free forever.
Best for
People who want to send large files quickly without creating an account or installing anything.
