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When comparing Send Anywhere vs HTTP File Server (HFS), the Slant community recommends Send Anywhere for most people. In the question“What are the best apps to transfer files between two computers in LAN?” Send Anywhere is ranked 6th while HTTP File Server (HFS) is ranked 8th.
Specs
PlatformsWindows, Linux, Mac, Mobile
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Pros
Pro Cross Platform
Pro Can upload files to their server for 24hrs
Pro Discovers receivers in same network automatically
Pro Free and Open Source
GNU GPL.
Pro Only needs to be installed on one of the machines
The client just needs a web browser. Even mobile devices can use it, both for uploads and downloads.
Pro Portable
You can run it from a USB stick or something.
Cons
Con Cannot create hotspot automatically
Sender and receiver need to be connected to each other (through WiFi/WiFi Hotspot) prior to sending files.
Con Needs Internet to generate keys
Con Server must be run on Windows
It does run properly on WINE, so you can make it work on Linux. It's just harder to install. The client, on the other hand, can be anything with a web browser.