Warpinator
Warpinator is a free, open-source file sync and transfer app for Windows and Linux. We do not know who maintain them. We tried to take some of them down multiple times, but their hosting companies did not care. It has 1,593 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of AirDrop.
github.com/linuxmint/warpinator (opens in a new tab)
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About Warpinator
We do not know who maintain them. We tried to take some of them down multiple times, but their hosting companies did not care.
Install Warpinator
Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.
flatpak install flathub org.x.WarpinatorReplaces
Commercial software people commonly use Warpinator instead of.
- AirDrop
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Is Warpinator free and open source?
Yes. Warpinator's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Warpinator?
Flathub: flatpak install flathub org.x.Warpinator. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: master.mint22).
Can Warpinator replace AirDrop?
Warpinator is commonly used as a free alternative to AirDrop. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.