LinxShare vs Share via HTTP
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
LinxShare
LinxShare is an app to share images on your device with others through your self-hosted linx server. To upload an image simply share it with the LinxShare app and press Upload. After LinxShare uploads your image to your linx server, the app copies the resulting URL to your device's clipboard so you can paste it anywhere. LinxShare lets you configure your linx server address and its API key (if required) and let's you set up a default delete key and expiration time. When uploading an image, you'll be able to override these settings and change the filename.
Share via HTTP
N.B The app doesn't make an entry in the app list: only the share menu. Share files from your phone to one or many, quickly and easily. Just share the item via the Share Menu and a mini web server will be started allowing others to download the file. If there are multiple files a zip archive will be created on the fly. If https://f-droid.org/packages/com.google.zxing.client.android is installed a QR code can be produced with the URL. It will only work if the recipient is on the same LAN if you use WiFI but should work anywhere if you use GSM (2G/3G), though more slowly. The server can be stopped at any time from the screen that shows the URL (press the back button if you're on the barcode).
| Feature | LinxShare | Share via HTTP |
|---|---|---|
| License | WTFPL | BSD-3-Clause |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | File ManagerBrowser | File ManagerBrowser |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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