ezshare
You share a selected folder via a local web server with other devices.
Developer Mikael Finstad
Version 2.0.1 · Open source · Windows · macOS · Linux
Looking for an alternative to ezshare?Compare Google Quick Share, Warpinator, LocalSend, OnionShare.Compare alternativesezshare starts a server that offers files and folders via a browser. Depending on settings, uploads and clipboard exchange are also possible.
You start the server from a technical environment. Choose a separate subdirectory and do not unintentionally make it available on the Internet.
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A local share server is useful for a temporary transfer without an extensive setup. Choose only the folder you want to share and check which content is visible from the other device. Don't share a whole user directory if you only need some files.
Stop the server when the transfer is complete. Accessibility depends on network and firewall; a local tool should not be unintentionally accessible from the Internet. Check received files before clearing the original.
Version and updates
Version 2.0.1 (Commandline app for local sharing). This maintenance update recovers a crash when FFmpeg is missing. Functions that FFmpeg needs remain dependent on that installation, but the missing component no longer terminates due to this error the app.
Compare ezshare with alternatives
For a one-time transfer, you especially want both devices to reach each other. Compare supported platforms, the same network requirements and whether the recipient needs an app. This is a different task than permanently synchronizing folders or maintaining a cloud backup. Accessibility and access are important for parts without a central storage service. On your own network you can send directly; via Tor, a recipient can open a temporary onion link. Those are different network routes, so choose where the receiver is and which software can use it.
| Software | What can it do? | Platform and licence |
|---|---|---|
| ezshareYou are viewing this app | You share a folder through a local web server, so another device can access files via the browser. You need to start and manage the server and accessibility yourself. | Windows, macOS, LinuxOpen source |
| Google Quick ShareView this alternative | You share files between supported Android devices and Windows computers via Quick Share. Bluetooth and network conditions can influence discovery and transfer. | Windows, AndroidFree to use |
| WarpinatorView this alternative | You exchange files between devices on your local network. Check the availability of compatible apps for the systems you want to connect. | LinuxOpen source |
| LocalSendView this alternative | You send files between supported devices on your local network without a cloud account. On the participating devices you use LocalSend. | Windows, macOS, LinuxApache-2.0 |
| OnionShareView this alternative | You share files via a temporary Tor service on your own computer. The receiver uses a suitable Tor environment to open the link; your computer must remain accessible. | Windows, macOS, LinuxOpen source |
Choose an alternative to explore its features, system requirements and download options.
Who is it for?
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Good to know
Please note
Advantages
- Share via browser Local transfer Uploads possible
Things to consider
- Server configuration required Wrong folder shares too much
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Provider’s website · github.com
Version history
2.0.1
A missing FFmpeg installation does not allow the app to crash anymore.
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Our verdict
ezshare fits with a temporary transfer to a trusted network. Create an empty share folder and put only the intended files in it. Check which functions visitors are allowed to use and stop the server afterwards. For long-term storage with extended user rights, a full file service is more appropriate.
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