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ToffeeShare
What ToffeeShare is
ToffeeShare is a free peer-to-peer file-sharing service for Android and the web. It transfers files directly between devices through WebRTC instead of storing them online, and transfers use end-to-end encryption with an implementation of DTLS 1.3. The service states that there is no file-size limit, although users must account for their own data usage. Browser sharing remains available while the sender keeps the tab open; closing it stops sharing. The Android app can keep files available after closing while the phone stays on and connected, but its download page says the version is in active development and may be unstable. Nearby transfers connect a phone and computer with a QR code without installation. Folders must first be archived, such as into a ZIP file. Firefox and Chrome are recommended; Safari has a tested limit around 4 GB, and Internet Explorer does not work.
Who it suits
It suits people sending files directly between Android devices and browsers without online storage. It also fits nearby phone-to-computer transfers using a QR code.
What it does well
- Peer-to-peer transfers avoid online file storage
- End-to-end encryption uses DTLS 1.3
- No stated file-size limit
- QR-code nearby transfer needs no installation
- Free Android and web access
What to know first
- Browser sharing stops when the tab closes
- Android version may be unstable
- Folders require an archive first
- Internet Explorer does not work
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free peer-to-peer file sharing; no file size limit | Free |
As toffeeshare.com lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
ToffeeShare offers direct, encrypted transfers without a stated file-size cap, including a QR-based nearby option. Availability depends on an open browser tab or a connected Android phone, and folder sharing requires archiving.
Facts from ToffeeShare's own pages
- Android app
- The mobile app can keep files available after it is closed while the phone is on and connected to the internet; the download page says the Android version is in active development and may be unstable. · toffeeshare.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Browser compatibility
- The FAQ recommends Firefox or Chrome; it says Safari's tested file-size limit is around 4 GB and Internet Explorer does not work with the site. · toffeeshare.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Browser support
- The FAQ recommends Firefox or Chrome; it says Safari's file-size handling is limited to around 4 GB in testing. · toffeeshare.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- The privacy policy describes ToffeeShare as fully GDPR compliant. · toffeeshare.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Desktop app
- No · toffeeshare.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Encryption
- The site says transfers are end-to-end encrypted and currently use an implementation of DTLS 1.3. · toffeeshare.com, 12 Oct 2026
- File sharing
- ToffeeShare sends files directly from one device to another using peer-to-peer technology. · toffeeshare.com, 12 Oct 2026
- File size
- The service says it has no file size limit; users should account for their own data usage. · toffeeshare.com, 12 Oct 2026
- File transfers
- ToffeeShare sends files directly between devices using peer-to-peer transfer, without storing them online. · toffeeshare.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Folder limitation
- The FAQ says folders cannot be sent directly and recommends making an archive such as a ZIP file first. · toffeeshare.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Folder transfers
- The FAQ says folders cannot be sent directly and recommends creating a zip file first. · toffeeshare.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · toffeeshare.com, 21 Sept 2026
- GDPR statement
- The privacy policy states that ToffeeShare is fully GDPR compliant because user data is never stored. · toffeeshare.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The Google Play listing says the Android app works with the web app, so the recipient does not need to install the app. · play.google.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Nearby transfers
- The nearby devices page describes transferring files between a phone and computer using a QR code, without installing anything. · toffeeshare.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Privacy data
- Its privacy policy says it tracks daily user totals and transfer statistics, including successful and failed transfers and fallback usage. · toffeeshare.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Privacy policy
- The privacy policy says ToffeeShare does not store user data but tracks daily user totals and transfer statistics, including successful and failed transfers and fallback use. · toffeeshare.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Storage
- ToffeeShare says it does not store files online; in the browser, sharing stops when the sender closes the tab. · toffeeshare.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- The FAQ links to a server-status page and says users can contact the team about connection problems or questions. · toffeeshare.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Team
- The contact page describes ToffeeShare as a two-person team from the Netherlands that works on the service in spare time. · web.toffeeshare.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Transfer availability
- For browser transfers, files remain available while the sender keeps the browser tab open; closing it stops sharing. · toffeeshare.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Transfer speed
- The FAQ says typical maximum transfer speeds are 10–100 Mbit/s and depend on the slower of the sender's upload speed and receiver's download speed. · toffeeshare.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Transfer technology
- The service uses WebRTC to establish peer-to-peer connections. · toffeeshare.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Web technology
- The FAQ says ToffeeShare uses WebRTC for peer-to-peer communication in modern browsers. · toffeeshare.com, 12 Oct 2026
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