Ferry · Office #40,471

What it is

Calls itself “web app”.

• Calls itself: web app

“Ferry is a free web app that sends files, folders and text from one device to another.”

Where it puts itself

Publishes a comparison page.

“Most file sharing tools upload your files to a server first, then cap the size or ask for an account. Ferry sends them directly from one device to the other.”

“Do I need to create an account? + No. You can start a transfer without signing up.”

What it costs

A free tier, free forever. No monthly or yearly plan. No one-time option.

• One-time: no
• Monthly: no
• Yearly: no
• Free plan: free forever

“Is Ferry free? + Yes. Ferry is free, with no paid plan, no advertising and no account.”

“Free and open source.”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers.

• Sells to: consumers

“Move photos, videos and documents between your devices with no cable, no setup and no account.”

How it runs

A API, command-line tool, browser extension and web app for Android, Linux, Windows, iOS and macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Distributed through the Chrome Web Store. Offers an API. Open source.

• Kind: api · cli · extension · +1
• Runs on: Android · Linux · Windows · +2
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• Distributed via: Chrome Web Store
• API: yes
• Open source: yes

“HTTP API”

“Command line”

What it works with

Names AirDrop, LocalSend and 3 more on its pages.

• Names: AirDrop · LocalSend · PairDrop · +2

“Wondering how Ferry differs from WeTransfer, AirDrop or LocalSend?”

“Ferry sends them directly from one device to the other.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up.

• Trial asks for: nothing

“Free No account needed”

“There is no sign-up form between you and your files, and nothing to plug in.”