PrivyDrop

Peer-to-peer file, image and text transfer in the browser via WebRTC

About PrivyDrop

PrivyDrop is a simple peer-to-peer transfer tool that sends text, images and files directly between browsers using WebRTC, so data does not pass through a central server. Transfers are resumable at breakpoints, which helps with large files and unreliable connections, and no account is needed to start sharing. It can be used from the hosted app or self-hosted with Docker. It suits anyone who wants a private, quick way to move files between devices or people.

PrivyDrop website preview

Live preview of privydrop.app via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.

PrivyDrop: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers file transfer, webrtc, peer to peer, open source — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 879 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

PrivyDrop pricing

Pricing model	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free access	Yes — fully free
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	privydrop.app

PrivyDrop key facts

Category: Utilities & Security
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: file transfer, webrtc, peer to peer, open source
Official site: privydrop.app

PrivyDrop FAQ

How much does PrivyDrop cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (privydrop.app).

What is PrivyDrop used for?

Peer-to-peer file, image and text transfer in the browser via WebRTC Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: file transfer, webrtc, peer to peer, open source.

Where can I try PrivyDrop?

On its official site, privydrop.app — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

PrivyDrop vs alternatives

	PrivyDrop	PairDrop	Syncthing	WebTorrent
Pricing	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas	file transfer, webrtc, peer to peer, open source	file transfer, local network, browser based, open source	file sync, open source, peer to peer	torrent, p2p, streaming, webrtc, open source
Official site	privydrop.app	pairdrop.net	syncthing.net	webtorrent.io
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Listed

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the Utilities & Security category

Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 879 tools. Alongside PrivyDrop, it includes Genealogy, TRIP, Tube, DePay.

FreeUtilities & Securityfile-transferwebrtcpeer-to-peeropen-source

Alternatives to PrivyDrop

Tools in the same Utilities & Security category that share focus areas with PrivyDrop — worth comparing before you commit:

Utilities & Security

PairDrop

Browser-based local file transfer in the spirit of the former Snapdrop

Freefile-transferlocal-networkbrowser-basedopen-source

Utilities & Security

Syncthing

Continuous file synchronisation program that syncs folders directly between your devices

Freefile-syncopen-sourcepeer-to-peer

Utilities & Security

WebTorrent

Streaming torrent client for the web browser and desktop

Freetorrentp2pstreamingwebrtc

Utilities & Security

1time

Share one-time secrets with encrypted, self-destructing links

Freesecret-sharingencryptionself-destructingopen-source

Utilities & Security

2FAS

Simple free 2FA with TOTP and push

Freeauthenticator2fatotpopen-source

Utilities & Security

7-Zip

Free open-source file archiver with its own high-ratio 7z format

Freefile-archivercompressionopen-sourcewindows

More in Utilities & Security

Comparing tools in the Utilities & Security category? These related listings are worth a look: Genealogy — Self-hosted app to record family members and build your family tree; TRIP — Minimalist point-of-interest map tracker and trip planner; Tube — Self-hosted, YouTube-like video sharing app written in Go.