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Free · no cloud · no required account
Your files,
direct. No cloud.
Send files from one device to another with a code. No setup, and nothing uploaded to the cloud.
Your files are encrypted
Works without internet
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PeerWay
Direct
DESTINATION CODE
K7M2-QX9A
proyecto-final.zip2.4 GB
fotos-viaje.tar860 MB
Encryptedyour files
Directno cloud
THIS SIMPLE
One code. Your files.
No setup and no uploading files to the cloud.
Share the code
The other person enters your code. No emails or invitations.
Send
Pick the files. PeerWay finds the best connection.
Only you and the other person
Your files are encrypted and do not pass through the cloud.
EncryptedPrivateNo cloud
Without internet
If both devices are on the same network, it works without an internet connection.
Optional cloud
Store files for 30 days. 5 GB in total.
COMPARISON
PeerWay vs the alternatives
Every option sends files. These are the differences that matter, starting with the alternative people use most.
| What you need | PeerWay | PairDrop | Cloud (Drive, Dropbox) | Download link (WeTransfer) | Email or messaging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| You need to install something | Yes, on both devices | No, it opens in the browser | No | No | No |
| The file passes through a third-party server | Only on restrictive networks1 | Only to connect | Yes, it is stored | Yes, temporarily | Yes |
| Size limit per file | No fixed limit | Depends on the browser | Depends on your space | Limited by the service | Very limited |
| Works without internet on the same network | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Account required | No | No | Yes | Depends on the service | Yes |
| Speed in the same office | Your local network speed | Your local network speed | Your internet upload speed | Your internet upload speed | Your connection speed |
| Save a copy in the cloud (optional) | Yes, 5 GB included | No | Yes, it is mandatory | Only while the link lasts | In the history |
1 Normally the file goes directly from one device to another. If the network prevents it (a firewall or a corporate network), PeerWay routes it through its server, encrypted and without storing it. The only thing stored is what you upload to the optional cloud.
WHO IT IS FOR
When PeerWay is the best option
It does not replace the cloud for everything. These are the cases where it wins.
Files that do not fit in an email
Video, backups or full projects. They are sent as they are, without compressing or splitting.
Two devices on the same network
In the same office or home it runs at local network speed. If the internet drops, the transfer continues.
When the file must not stay with a third party
Documents, designs or customer data you do not want stored in the cloud of another company.
PRIVACY
Your files do not pass through the cloud.
The connection is encrypted. We only help devices find each other.
Privacy
Your filesThey do not go through the cloud
The connectionEncrypted
PeerWayOnly helps connect
YouYou decide who sends
No ads and no selling your data.
FREE BETA
Transferring is free. So is the cloud.
No ads. We do not sell your files.
Free$0at no cost
Everything essential to transfer directly, with no required account.
- Unlimited direct transfers
- Free account with permanent code
- Works on any network
- Your files are encrypted
- 5 GB of cloud
- Each file is deleted 30 days after upload
Free betaNo payments
5 GB of cloud. Each file is deleted after 30 days. No card.
- 5 GB of free cloud
- Deleted 30 days after upload
- No card or subscription
- There are no paid plans yet
Pro$5/ 30 days
More space and retention while the plan is active.
- Everything in Free
- Retention while the plan is active
- 100 GB of cloud
- One-time payment, no automatic renewal
- No recurring charges
Team$20/ 30 days
The same account with a larger cloud quota.
- Everything in Pro
- 25 GB of cloud
- For large files and projects
- Larger quota only; no multi-user features
- One-time payment for 30 days
DOWNLOAD
Choose your platform.
The same app for Windows, Linux and macOS. No required account.
Choose your system. You can also download for another platform.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What you are probably wondering.
Are my files uploaded to the cloud?
Not for direct transfers. The cloud is separate: 5 GB free and each file is deleted after 30 days.
Do I need to configure anything?
No. You only need internet. On the same network, it works offline.
What is the difference between a temporary and permanent code?
The temporary one changes when you close the app. With a free account, your code is kept.
Is there a version for Linux or macOS?
Yes: Linux x86_64 and macOS Apple Silicon. Windows 10/11 too.
Do I need to create an account?
No. You can send files without an account. An account keeps your code and lets you use the cloud.