ShareX
ShareX is a free, open-source file manager for Android. Share files across any platform in hassle-free way with fast speed. It has 295 GitHub stars and is released under the AGPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid.
- Android
- Java
- File managers & sync
- Actively maintained
About ShareX
Features: - Open-Source app. - Web based interface. - Private mode for limited file sharing. - View transfer history. - Restrict modification of any file or folder. - Realtime logs. - Fastest QR scanner. - Show/hide hidden files. - Remember authorised devices. - Multiple and switchable web interface themes. - No need of this app on another device to send and receive files. - Work with Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone. - Lightweight app designed for faster, multiple and parallel file sharing purposes. - Send and receive files over wifi or within a network with anyone or on any device. - Completely works offline, it uses no data to share your files.
Privacy and F-Droid
F-Droid builds ShareX from its published source code and flags anti-features such as ads, tracking or reliance on non-free services.
No anti-features flagged on the latest F-Droid build.
Screenshots
Screenshots from the app's F-Droid listing.
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What is ShareX?
ShareX is a free, open-source file manager for Android. Share files across any platform in hassle-free way with fast speed. It has 295 GitHub stars and is released under the AGPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid.
Is ShareX free and open source?
Yes. ShareX's source code is public on GitHub under the AGPL-3.0-only license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free. F-Droid, which builds it from source, flags no anti-features such as ads or tracking on its latest build.
How do I install ShareX?
You can install ShareX from F-Droid (package com.akansh.fileserversuit); the links are on this page. Its GitHub repository also publishes releases (latest: v2.3.8).
Is ShareX still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 7, 2026. Its F-Droid listing was last updated on Sep 25, 2023. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.