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Which file transfer tool should you use?
Ferry sends files directly between two devices that are open at the same time. That makes it the right tool for some jobs and the wrong one for others. These pages say which.
| If | Use |
|---|---|
| Both devices are here and the file is large or private | Ferry |
| The other person will download tomorrow | WeTransfer or a Send Anywhere link |
| iPhone to Mac, side by side | AirDrop |
| iPhone to Windows, or Android to Mac | Ferry |
| You want to self-host on one small server | PairDrop |
| One home network, app installed everywhere | LocalSend |
| No internet, nothing installed | Ferry offline mode |
- Ferry vs WeTransferFerry vs WeTransfer: a free alternative with no size capHow Ferry and WeTransfer differ on file size limits, privacy, accounts and speed, and which one fits the file you need to send.
- Ferry vs AirDropFerry vs AirDrop: AirDrop for Windows, Android and LinuxAirDrop works between Apple devices. Ferry does the same job in the browser on any phone or computer. Here is how they compare.
- Ferry vs PairDropFerry vs PairDrop and Snapdrop: browser file transfer comparedPairDrop, Snapdrop and Ferry all send files between browsers. Here is how they differ on encryption, large files, resuming and offline use.
- Ferry vs Send AnywhereFerry vs Send Anywhere: file transfer with no app and no adsSend Anywhere and Ferry both pair devices with a 6-digit code. Compare apps, ads, limits and privacy to pick the right one.
- Ferry vs LocalSendFerry vs LocalSend: file sharing with or without an appLocalSend shares files across a local network with an app on each device. Ferry does it in the browser and also works over the internet.
Details about other products were checked in October 2026 and can change. Check their own sites before you rely on a limit or a price.