Side by side
Lufi vs SuperBeam
Both stand on file transfer services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
Lufi provides browser encryption, multiple clients, API access, and several self-hosting paths without a listed fee. Review its unencrypted metadata and release-support policy before deploying it for sensitive sharing.
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SuperBeam offers several pairing methods and broad desktop support for local file transfers. Check the PRO requirement if Android-to-computer transfers or its extra sharing options are important.
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| Lufi | SuperBeam | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web | Android, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | PRO Version: $1.99, paid once |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | SuperBeam |
| Website | github.com | superbe.am |
| On file transfer services | #36 of 105 | #40 of 105 |
Lufi: what it does well
- Free and AGPL licensed
- Browser-based end-to-end encryption
- Key never sent over network
- Supports self-hosted deployment
- Provides API, CLI, and Python clients
What to know first
- File metadata is unencrypted
- Demo has time and size limits
- Only latest release gets security fixes
- No bounty program
SuperBeam: what it does well
- Pairs through QR codes, NFC, or sharing keys
- Desktop apps support Windows, macOS, and GNU/Linux
- Transfers files of any type and size
- Browser sharing works with non-SuperBeam devices
- Free Android plan is listed
What to know first
- Android devices need PRO for PC-app transfers
- Default storage location is the SuperBeam directory
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