# ShareX (open-source file manager)

> 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.

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.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/akanshSirohi/ShareX |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Java |
| GitHub stars | 295 |
| License | AGPL-3.0-only (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/com.akansh.fileserversuit/ (package com.akansh.fileserversuit) |
| F-Droid anti-features | none flagged |
| Google Play | not linked |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | none listed |
| Official | no |
| Category | File managers & sync |
| Latest release | v2.3.8 (Sep 11, 2023) |
| Last commit | Oct 7, 2026 |

F-Droid builds its apps from source and flags anti-features: https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Anti-Features/

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