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Feem vs Filetopia

Both stand on peer-to-peer file sharing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Feem

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

Feem focuses on local device-to-device transfers, with chat and support across a range of platforms. Its local-network requirement and foreground limitation are important to consider, particularly for mobile transfers.

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Filetopia

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Filetopia combines selective sharing, messaging, and community moderation, with room hosting available on users’ computers. Its lack of global file search and desktop-focused setup are worth considering before choosing it.

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The facts

	Feem	Filetopia
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows	Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	iOS: $4.99 a year	Free or on request
Plans published	9	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	feem.io	filetopia.org
On peer-to-peer file sharing software	#7 of 36	#11 of 36

Feem: what it does well

Transfers can work without Internet access.
Supports simultaneous sending and receiving.
Local transfers use TLS 1.3 encryption, according to the maker.
Free plan includes unlimited file transfers.

What to know first

Devices must be near each other on the same local network.
Feem needs to stay in the foreground during transfers.
Cannot send files to someone in a different city.

Filetopia: what it does well

Free desktop software for Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Share lists with selected rooms, groups, or users.
Includes instant messaging and moderation features.
Supports room and message search, themes, and movable tabs.
Users can host rooms on their own computers.

What to know first

Global file search is not implemented.
Linux installer script must be run as root.
Portable ZIP requires Java 8.
Only one public room per user by default.

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