Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to PolyShare
A Blazingly Fast Open Source Local Network File Share System
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. PolyShare launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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LinShare▲91Private and secure file sharing and cloud storage solution
2022 · linshare.app · its alternatives →
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Plakar▲288It’s still young, but they are shipping fast, and it's open source. Anyone else playing with it?
2025 · plakar.io · its alternatives →
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This is a long-running project that started as the proverbial need to scratch my own itch and then somehow evolved into a full-time job of the past 6 years. Link: https://bvckup2.com I thought I'd do a Show HN for two reasons. 1. I obviously want to show my baby to those who haven't seen it. Its primary purpose is to do very fast file replication. If you are familiar with "robocopy /mir" - same idea, but on steroids. Lots of them. It can be used for both mirroring and archiving backups, among other things. It is light, very small and it is really quite fast. Half of the…
2019 · bvckup2.com · its alternatives →
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NeighborHoodShare: It is a p2p files and messages sharing platform without involvement of any server. It has end-to-end encryption, ensuring your messages and files remain confidential. These are some features: - Share photos, documents, videos, and more with ease, no matter the size. - Connect instantly with anyone for speedy and reliable file transfers, bypassing the need for centralized servers. - Get started in minutes with our intuitive interface designed for seamless communication. No registration. - Easily connect with others using QR codes, simplifying the sharing process further.…
2024 · neighbor-share.vercel.app · its alternatives →
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Self-hosted file storage platform. One-time payment.
2024 · plikshare.com · its alternatives →
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Ditch the Cloud, share nearby
2024 · neighbor-share.vercel.app · its alternatives →
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CoShareX▲1Fast paste, file share & multi-tool dev suite in one hub
Aug 2026 · cosharex.com · its alternatives →
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I have decided to open source this project to increase trust even further. In case you have seen my previous posts, this is an update for berb.app, a WebRTC file sharing app. My goal is simple: send files between devices in real-time without installing crap or uploading to any servers.
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Location-based file and link sharing web app
2019 · lightningshare.app · its alternatives →
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Free P2P File Sharing: Send files directly from your browser
2024 · p2pfileshare.com · its alternatives →
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Decentralized file sharing right from the menu bar (based on the Dat Protocol). - alvesjtiago/clip2p
2017 · github.com · its alternatives →
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2018 · sci-share.com · its alternatives →
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