Quick Share
Quick Share: A free way to transfer files locally between nearby Android, Windows, and Chromebook devices. Ranked #44 of 47 in File Sharing Software by our editors (4.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for nearby Android, Windows, and Chromebook transfers.
At a glance
- Editor score4.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forNearby Android, Windows, and Chromebook transfers
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Facts checked23 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Transfers photos, videos, documents, links, and other files nearby
- Visibility controls and accept-or-decline requests give recipients control
- QR sharing and transfers without an internet connection are supported
Where it doesn't
- Focused on nearby device-to-device transfers, not cloud file hosting
- Does not provide shareable file links or paid storage plans
- Support is listed through documentation
Our verdict on Quick Share
Quick Share is a free, nearby file-transfer tool for people moving photos, videos, documents, links, and other files between compatible devices. It is built into Android devices and Chromebooks, while the Quick Share app supports transfers between Android devices and Windows PCs. That makes it a fit for personal or small-team transfers across those device types, rather than a general-purpose cloud sharing service.
Its core workflow keeps the exchange device to device: transfers can happen without an internet connection, and users can set device visibility to control who can discover and send files. Recipients receive files in Receive mode and can accept or decline transfer requests. A QR code can also be generated for a recipient to scan. These options suit nearby handoffs where the sender and recipient can coordinate directly, but they do not replace a hosted link when the recipient is elsewhere or needs later access.
The product's scope is its main trade-off. Quick Share does not provide cloud file hosting, storage plans, or public file links, so teams that need persistent shared folders or remote access should choose a cloud file-sharing alternative. Documentation is the listed support channel. Quick Share also supports sharing with iPhones in supported circumstances, though its central positioning is transfers among nearby Android devices, Windows PCs, and Chromebooks. Choose it for direct local exchanges across those platforms; look elsewhere when file hosting and link-based collaboration are requirements.
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Quick Share pricing
Quick Share fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Included storage | Not verified |
| Maximum file size | Not verified |
| Password-protected links | No |
| Guest uploads | Not verified |
| Version history | None |
| Link expiry | Not verified |
| App coverage | Desktop_mobile |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, Android |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | android.com |
| Facts checked | 23 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to Quick Share
- Microsoft OneDriveA flexible cloud storage choice for Microsoft 365 users across personal and business devices.9.1
- BoxA broad file-sharing platform that adds e-signatures, workflows, AI, and administration.9.0
- Google DriveA flexible file-sharing hub for teams already working in Google Workspace.8.9
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