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Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Shard

Secure, ephemeral file sharing.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

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    Free secure cloud storage | proton

    2025 · proton.me · its alternatives →

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    Share encrypted files that are ephemeral

    Mar 2026 · burnlink.page · its alternatives →

  3. 3

    Secure P2P file sharing with no size limits or server use

    2024 · securityshare.xyz · its alternatives →

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    Encrypted filesharing through the IPFS network

    2021 · sedo.com · its alternatives →

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    Simple file sharing, secure, self-destructing

    2024 · its alternatives →

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    Send encrypted file links instead of email attachments

    Oct 2025 · couchdrop.io · its alternatives →

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    Private and secure file sharing and cloud storage solution

    2022 · linshare.app · its alternatives →

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    Shar.ec▲125

    Share end-to-end encrypted screen recordings

    2021 · shar.ec · its alternatives →

  9. 9FI

    Sharing files with file.io is convenient, anonymous and secure. Just upload files and share the links via email, SMS, Slack, Discord, etc. Easy-to-use REST API.

    2015 · file.io · its alternatives →

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    Securely share sensitive files

    2022 · comply.strac.io · its alternatives →

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    Store and share your files securely

    2020 · nordlocker.com · its alternatives →

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    Share files encrypted, easily and free

    2024 · share.encrypt37.com · its alternatives →

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    Wormhole lets you share files with end-to-end encryption and a link that automatically expires.

    2021 · wormhole.app · its alternatives →

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    ShareBox▲104

    Effortless secure file sharing

    2025 · shareboxed.app · its alternatives →

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    I built SecureShare to solve a common problem I faced: securely sharing files between devices without size limits or intermediary servers. What it does: - Direct P2P file/text/folder sharing using WebRTC - No file size limits (only constrained by local disk space) - No registration required - All data stays on your devices (no server storage) - Supports multiple simultaneous receivers - Custom retrieval IDs and QR codes for easy sharing - Works across platforms, mobile-optimized Technical details: - Built with Next.js + Tailwind + shadcn/ui - Backend: Node.js + Redis (minimal,…

    2024 · securityshare.xyz · its alternatives →

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    Keep your Google drive data safe

    2023 · encryptly.app · its alternatives →

  17. 17EA

    Hi HN, I'm building ThirdCloud with the goal to replace Google Drive for everyone: more private, cheaper & maybe better UI/UX. So far, I've successfully implemented the main feature, which involves uploading and downloading files. Files are encrypted before being sent to IPFS network. Would like to hear your thoughts on this proof of concept.

    2023 · thirdcloud.org · its alternatives →

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    I built Hirosend because I needed a fast and secure way to send files to clients without asking them to create accounts or navigate permission screens. Dropbox/Drive were too heavy for one-off transfers, WeTransfer felt clunky for quick sends, and I really missed the simplicity Firefox Send had before it shut down. Hirosend lets you upload a file, set expiration, add an optional password, or generate a one-time magic link. Recipients just click and download — no signup required on their side. Files are encrypted before being stored and automatically deleted after expiration. There are…

    Nov 2025 · hirosend.com · its alternatives →

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    Private file sharing

    2025 · safefiles.app · its alternatives →

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    file.io▲91

    Super simple file sharing

    2015 · file.io · its alternatives →

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    End-to-encrypted file transfer.

    2023 · sharrr.com · its alternatives →

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    File Sharing with enhanced privacy and security

    2018 · its alternatives →

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    280+ private browser tools with no file uploads

    Aug 2026 · shard.tools · its alternatives →

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    Secure, anonymous, zero-knowledge file sharing.

    Jan 2026 · filesoldier.online · its alternatives →

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