Share file in local network or internet.

Definition

P2P : Directly share a file between 2 computers. Both computers need to be online at the same time.

Client-Server : Sharing a file between two computers via a server. Both computers do not need to be online at the same time.

Use case

Web app - internet connection needed to load the application

• Pairdrop.net, P2P share on local network and over internet.

• wormhole.app, Client-Server share over the internet. (limited to 24 hours storage)

• Any cloud provider, for long-term share storage but an account is required.

Application to download - can be used locally without internet

• beebeep.net, P2P local messaging app with file sharing capabilities. I recommend this one for security reasons.

• Lan-share, P2P local file sharing. Unmaintained but still works, avoid using it on public wifi.

• Nitro-share, P2P local file sharing. Unmaintained but still works, avoid using it on public wifi.

• syncthing.net, a self-hosting client-server file-sharing application. Needs some set-up but is a good alternative to online cloud providers if privacy or price is a concern.

Honorable mention - for very specific use case

• Web server directory like with debian, good self-hosting method for sharing a large amount of file/folder in the internet.

• SMB/Samba with explaination, good for sharing a folder on a local network. Some setup is require but no application should be needed to make it work.

• Protocol SFTP with FileZilla, Good to access / give data on a local device when you know its username and password. (usually for server management)

• Protocol SCP CheatSheet, Good to automate local transfer without using any external software.

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