As we all know the Government of India has banned 59 Chinese apps and they are no longer available on the Google Play Store. One of the banned apps is Shareit that was used by the majority of people for file transfers.
File transmission via Shareit was very easy and people were completely dependent on it to share and receive files. However, the ban on the app has directed the people to find the best Shareit alternatives that can serve the purpose of sharing and receiving files.
Finding the best Shareit alternatives is also a hectic task as you are supposed to go through a long list of apps available on the Google Play Store.
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Here we have curated the list of 7 best Shareit alternatives that can be used to smoothly share and receive files.
Best Shareit Alternatives for Android 2020
1. JioSwitch
JioSwitch can be dubbed as one of the best Shareit alternatives and it is homegrown too. The app allows you to share files without any size cap. The company claims that the speed of JioSwitch is more than 100 times faster than Bluetooth.
The best part about the app is that it allows the user to share and receive files without any use of internet. Moreover, the app also supports cross-platform sharing which means you can share your files from Android device to iOS and vice versa.
When you go to Google Play Store for downloading the app, you will clearly see that ‘no ads’ is mentioned next to the title which means JioSwitch is completely ad-free.
However, a major drawback of the app is that it does not support smartphone to computer transfer or vice versa. The app has a user-friendly interface and is very easy to use.
2. Zapya File Transfer
With more than 50 Million downloads on the Google Play Store. Zapya is compatible with PC, Android smartphones, and iPhones. The best part about the app is that it connects with PC without data or Wi-Fi.
You can also create a file-sharing group and share the QR code with the people you want to transfer files to. You can also share the QR code to connect with other devices and transfer the files.
However, at the time of testing, it was discovered that one out of 10 phone to PC connections get delayed or canceled due to some bugs. Overall the app can be the best fit for people who are changing phones or those who want ultra-quick file transfers.
3. AirDroid: Remote access and file transfer
AirDroid can be termed as one of the most convenient Shareit alternatives available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The app supports cross-platform file transfer for Linux, Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.
The most unique part of the app is that it provides remote access for all Android devices from platforms like Linux, Windows, and Mac. You can also manage SMS and contacts of your smartphone via Web AirDroid.
AirDroid also provides you notifications for the apps like Telegram, WhatsApp, Line, and Messenger. Web AirDroid even provides the incoming call review function via your PC only. The app lets you share the clipboard between your smartphone and PC which makes it one of the most efficient apps in the list.
4. Superbeam | WiFi Direct Share
Superbeam is said to be the fastest and safest file transfer platform available on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. The app already has more than 10 Million downloads on the Google Play Store.
The app uses WiFi connection of the smartphone to conduct file transfers. You can also pair your devices with other devices using QR code scanning and NFC. You can also share stuff with the devices that not have Superbeam app via web interface of the app.
It can be said to be one of the most interactive Shareit alternatives available on the Google Play Store as it comes with different themes like the dark theme and the AMOLED theme.
5. Z Share: Fastest File Transfer
Z share can be dubbed as one of the most compact Shareit alternatives available on the list. The app is only 4.6MB in size and it is an Indian app. The app allows you to share videos, songs, apps, and other files without using your internet.
As of now, it only supports sharing files between Android devices. The app also has a dark mode and an AMOLED screen mode which makes it more attractive. The app has a file explorer button that lets the users search out the file they want to transfer.
You can also create text streams and send messages to people by setting up a hotspot. Apart from that, you can let people connect with you by scanning a QR code.
Availability: Android
6. Files by Google
Files by Google can be said to be the most trusted Shareit alternatives available on the list. With more than 500 million downloads on the Google Play Store, the app has a 4.6-star rating too.
The app makes file transfer simple and convenient as it allows you to share files even without the internet. The file transfer speed provided by the app is around 480Mbps and it also supports encrypted file sharing.
The app also works as a file manager and moreover it helps you in cleaning your smartphone. It removes all the stuff that is occupying the smartphone’s memory unnecessarily.
Availability: Android
7. SHAREall: Share Files and send anywhere
SHAREall can be said to be the most hyped Shareit alternatives as it gained a lot of users just after the ban of Shareit. The app has been developed in India and it has crossed 10 million downloads on the Google Play Store and has a 4.4 Star rating. The best part about this Shareit alternative is that it is a homegrown app.
The app claims to have a transfer speed that is 300 times faster than the regular Bluetooth feature. SHAREall supports secure file sharing using password protection.
The Junk file cleaning feature of the app helps you in removing junk from the smartphone. The app supports 15 different languages which makes it different from other apps available in the list of best Shareit alternatives.
Availability: Android
The above-mentioned apps are the best Shareit alternatives you can rely on for all your file sharing and receiving needs. All the apps on the list have a star rating of 4.2 and above on the Google Play Store. Most of them are also available for the iOS users too.
Any future updates or better apps will be added to the list in the future. You can also drop your views on any of the mentioned apps or any app we missed out.
