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What it is

Feem transfers files directly between nearby devices, keeping transfers on a local network rather than routing them through the Internet. Devices can connect through shared Wi-Fi, a hotspot, or Wi-Fi Direct, including without Internet access. Feem discovers devices on the same network automatically and assigns random names by default. It supports sending and receiving at the same time, and includes chat; messages are deleted after 48 hours. The maker says local transfers use TLS 1.3 encryption and files stay on the local network. Feem pushes files from the sending device and says it does not pull files or expose the whole file system by default. Its privacy policy says it does not store chat history or see shared files. Devices must be near each other on the same local network, and the app needs to stay in the foreground during transfers. Feem is available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. The free plan costs nothing and includes unlimited file transfers. Paid plans start at $4.99 a year.

Spec sheet

What it does
Feem transfers files directly between nearby devices over a shared Wi‑Fi network, hotspot or Wi‑Fi Direct connection without Internet or cloud storage.Read 14 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Integrations
The maker provides a reseller API for granting Feem Pro licenses; access requires an approved reseller account and authenticated HTTPS requests.Read 5 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Security
Feem says local file transfers are encrypted with TLS 1.3 and that files stay on the local network.Read 5 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Privacy
The privacy policy says Feem does not store chat history or have visibility into files shared between devices.Read 5 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Support
The maker lists email support with medium, high, or highest priority depending on the Pro license tier.Read 5 Oct 2026 · old.feem.io
Founded
2010Read 28 Sep 2026 · feem.io
API availability
Feem documents a reseller API at backend5.feem.io with Bearer-key authentication and JSON responses.Read 14 Oct 2026 · feem.io
API operations
The reseller reference documents account lookup, license grants, grant listing, payment reporting and payment listing endpoints.Read 14 Oct 2026 · feem.io
API security
Feem requires reseller keys to stay server-side and supports scopes, expiry and IP allowlists.Read 14 Oct 2026 · feem.io
API tiers
Reseller API tiers cover Personal for 5 devices, Family for 20 devices and Business for 100 devices.Read 14 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Chat
Feem includes device-to-device chat and displays transfer history in the chat interface.Read 14 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Company founded
Commercial-register data lists FeePerfect AG as registered on 28 March 2011.Read 14 Oct 2026 · moneyhouse.ch
Company headquarters
FeePerfect AG is registered at Baarerstrasse 12, 6300 Zug, Switzerland.Read 14 Oct 2026 · moneyhouse.ch
Company legal name
The legal entity named in Feem’s terms and privacy policy is FeePerfect AG.Read 14 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Device discovery
Devices on the same network are discovered automatically and are assigned random names by default.Read 5 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Documentation
Help pages cover operation, connectivity troubleshooting, permissions, firewall ports, Wi‑Fi Direct and reseller API usage.Read 14 Oct 2026 · feem.io
File access
Feem pushes files from the sending device and says it does not pull files or expose the whole file system by default.Read 5 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Founder and origin
Feem’s own story says Fritz Ekwoge Ekwoge conceived it in Buea, Cameroon, in April 2010, with the name derived from his initials.Read 14 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Full duplex
The app can send and receive files simultaneously across multiple devices because it is multithreaded.Read 14 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Intended use
The maker describes Feem as useful at home, school, work, and in remote or crisis areas without reliable Internet connectivity.Read 5 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Large files and folders
The Android listing says Feem supports large files, entire folders and multi-gigabyte videos.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
License status
Feem is presented as proprietary software: its terms reserve ownership of the service materials and restrict modification, reverse engineering and competitive use.Read 14 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Limit: advertisements and upgrades
Apple reviewers complain about intrusive full-screen ads and difficulty finding or applying the Pro upgrade.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: connectivity
Feem troubleshooting states that firewalls, VPNs, public Wi‑Fi isolation, mismatched networks and blocked TCP/UDP port 45001 can prevent device discovery.Read 14 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Limit: crashes and bugs
Reviewers report random crashes, paused transfers, post-update bugs and devices failing to discover each other.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: foreground transfers
The help documentation warns that mobile operating systems may interrupt transfers when Feem is moved to the background.Read 14 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Limit: same-network scope
Feem cannot send files to a device in another city because both endpoints must be on the same local network.Read 14 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Linux package
The Snap Store publishes Feem 6.3.0 for Ubuntu 16.04 or later and reports the package license as unset.Read 14 Oct 2026 · snapcraft.io
Network requirement
Devices need to be near each other on the same local network; Feem cannot send files to someone in a different city.Read 5 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Notable news
A 1 July 2026 release explains that Feem requests location permission to display Wi‑Fi SSIDs, while stating it does not use actual location data.Read 14 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Offline operation
The service requires no Internet connectivity and is intended for devices on the same local network.Read 14 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Offline use
Feem can link devices without Internet access using a shared Wi-Fi network, hotspot, or Wi-Fi Direct.Read 5 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Praise: local transfers
Reviewers praise transfers over local Wi‑Fi or hotspots without Internet access and the ability to move files between different operating systems.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Praise: speed and simplicity
App-store reviewers repeatedly describe Feem as fast, easy to set up and effective for moving files between phones and computers.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Privacy policy
FeePerfect says it cannot access shared files or chats, does not store chat history, and collects purchase identity details for payment processing.Read 14 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Rating on Apple App Store
3.3 out of 5 from 79 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Google Play
3.2 out of 5 from 5.04K reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Trustpilot
3.5 out of 5 from 3 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Resumable transfers
The product advertises automatic resumption of interrupted transfers.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Self-hosting
The official documentation describes Feem as a client application using local peer-to-peer transfers and provides no self-hosted server package.Read 14 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Simultaneous transfers
Feem supports full-duplex operation, allowing devices to send and receive files at the same time.Read 5 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Supported platforms
The download section lists Android 10+, iOS, Windows 10 and 11, macOS, and Linux distributions including Ubuntu and Fedora.Read 5 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Supported systems
The official site lists Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux clients.Read 14 Oct 2026 · feem.io
System requirements
The download section specifies Android 10+, Windows 10/11, iPhones and iPads, and Ubuntu or Fedora for Linux.Read 14 Oct 2026 · feem.io
TLS encryption
Feem says local transfers use TLS 1.3 encryption and files remain on the local network.Read 14 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Transfer limitation
Devices need Feem in the foreground during transfers because the app does not use the Internet, and mobile operating systems may interrupt background transfers.Read 5 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Transfer speed
Feem states that it is about twice as fast as Dropbox and 50 times faster than Bluetooth.Read 14 Oct 2026 · feem.io
WebShare
WebShare lets users share files with a device that does not have Feem installed, and the current mobile listing calls the feature experimental.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Wi‑Fi Direct
On supported Windows 10 and Android devices, Feem can create a temporary Wi‑Fi Direct hotspot for transfers without a router.Read 14 Oct 2026 · feem.io

Plans and prices

Feem free Free Free to download · unlimited file transfers Read 5 Oct 2026 · feem.io
Feem Pro iOS $4.99 a year Manually renewed each year; not automatically billed iPhones and iPads · all devices linked to your Apple ID · unlimited file transfer · no ads · medium priority email support Read 5 Oct 2026 · old.feem.io
iOS $4.99 a year annual in-app purchase iPhones and iPads linked to Apple ID · unlimited transfers · no ads · device names · download-folder customization · WebShare passwords · medium-priority email support Read 14 Oct 2026 · old.feem.io
Feem Pro Personal $9.99 a year Manually renewed each year; not automatically billed 1–4 devices, excluding iPhones and iPads · unlimited file transfer · no ads · device names and download locations can be customized · medium priority email support Read 5 Oct 2026 · old.feem.io
Personal $9.99 a year manual annual renewal 1–4 devices excluding iPhones/iPads · unlimited transfers · no ads · device names · download-folder customization · WebShare passwords · medium-priority email support Read 14 Oct 2026 · old.feem.io
Family $49.99 a year manual annual renewal 5–19 devices excluding iPhones/iPads · unlimited transfers · no ads · device names · download-folder customization · WebShare passwords · high-priority email support Read 14 Oct 2026 · old.feem.io
Feem Pro Family $49.99 a year Manually renewed each year; not automatically billed 5–19 devices, excluding iPhones and iPads · unlimited file transfer · no ads · high priority email support Read 5 Oct 2026 · old.feem.io
Business $499.99 a year manual annual renewal 20–100 devices excluding iPhones/iPads · unlimited transfers · no ads · device names · download-folder customization · WebShare passwords · highest-priority email support Read 14 Oct 2026 · old.feem.io
Feem Pro Business $499.99 a year Manually renewed each year; not automatically billed 20–100 devices, excluding iPhones and iPads · unlimited file transfer · no ads · highest priority email support Read 5 Oct 2026 · old.feem.io

Every Feem plan and price →

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Transfers work over Wi-Fi without Internet access.
  • Devices are discovered automatically on the same network.
  • Supports simultaneous sending and receiving.
  • Includes chat with messages deleted after 48 hours.
  • Free plan includes unlimited file transfers.

Limits

  • Devices must be near each other on the same network.
  • Transfers require Feem to stay in the foreground.
  • Mobile systems may interrupt background transfers.

Who it suits

Feem suits people who need to transfer files between nearby devices, including at home, school, work, or where Internet access is unreliable. It is not suited to sending files to someone in another city.

Feem in depth

Read the full write-up

Overview

Feem is a local file-transfer app for people who need to move files between nearby devices, including where Internet access is unreliable. It is strongest for exchanging files across your own devices or with people in the same place; it is not a remote-sharing service. The foreground requirement also makes it a poor choice for transfers that need to run unattended.

Key features

Feem keeps transfers on the local network, connecting devices through shared Wi-Fi, a hotspot, or Wi-Fi Direct. Devices on the same network are discovered automatically and assigned random names, which simplifies discovery but can make it harder to identify a particular device. The Personal plan adds custom device names and download locations.

Full-duplex operation lets both devices send and receive at once, useful when people are exchanging files in both directions. Feem also includes chat, with messages automatically deleted after 48 hours. Feem says transfers use TLS 1.3 encryption and files remain on the local network. Its push-based design sends files from the sender rather than pulling them or exposing the whole file system by default; the privacy policy says Feem does not retain chat history or see shared files.

The local-only design sets a firm boundary: devices must be near one another on the same network, so Feem cannot send a file to someone in another city. Both devices also need Feem in the foreground during a transfer. Mobile operating systems may interrupt background activity, making the app less suitable for long transfers that need no attention.

Pricing

The free plan costs nothing and allows unlimited file transfers. It is the sensible starting point for users who can accept ads and do not need the paid support or customization features.

Feem Pro iOS: $4.99 a year, manually renewed each year and not automatically billed. It covers iPhones and iPads, all devices linked to the Apple ID, unlimited transfers, no ads, and medium-priority email support.

Feem Pro Personal: $9.99 a year, manually renewed and not automatically billed. It covers 1–4 devices, excluding iPhones and iPads, with unlimited transfers, no ads, custom device names and download locations, and medium-priority email support.

Feem Pro Family: $49.99 a year, manually renewed and not automatically billed. It covers 5–19 devices, excluding iPhones and iPads, with unlimited transfers, no ads, and high-priority email support.

Feem Pro Business: $499.99 a year, manually renewed and not automatically billed. It covers 20–100 devices, excluding iPhones and iPads, with unlimited transfers, no ads, and highest-priority email support.

Each paid tier is an annual manual renewal rather than an automatic charge. The iOS plan is the relevant paid option for Apple mobile devices; the other device-count plans exclude iPhones and iPads. Larger tiers mainly add capacity and higher-priority email support, while only Personal explicitly adds customization.

Platforms

Feem supports Android 10+, iOS, Windows 10 and 11, macOS, and Linux distributions including Ubuntu and Fedora. A web interface is also available. This breadth helps when a local group uses mixed desktop and mobile systems, though the foreground transfer requirement remains relevant on mobile devices.

Who it's for

Feem suits households, classrooms, workplaces, and groups in remote or crisis areas that need to exchange files locally without dependable Internet access. Its unlimited free transfers make it practical for occasional or repeated local sharing. Choose something else for sending files to distant recipients, or when transfers must continue reliably while the app is in the background.

Pros and cons

Pros: Unlimited file transfers on the free plan avoid a transfer quota for local sharing.

Pros: Shared Wi-Fi, hotspots, and Wi-Fi Direct provide connection options without Internet access.

Pros: Full-duplex transfers and cross-platform support suit groups exchanging files between different devices.

Cons: Both devices must be nearby on the same local network, ruling out remote delivery.

Cons: Feem must stay in the foreground during transfers, and mobile operating systems may interrupt background activity.

Cons: Random default device names can be less recognizable; custom names and download locations require the Personal plan.

Alternatives

For a broader set of peer-to-peer file-sharing options, browse Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Software. The alternatives below are torrent-focused products rather than direct substitutes for Feem's nearby-device transfer model.

TorrServer is a free, GPL-3.0-licensed self-hosted torrent streaming server; choose it when self-hosted torrent streaming is the goal.

BitComet is free for private, personal, non-commercial use; choose it if that use restriction fits your needs.

BiglyBT is free software; consider it if a free software product is what you want.

BitTorrent Classic offers a free Basic plan and a 6.95 USD Ad-Free plan; consider it if you want a torrent app with those options.

Transmission is free with all features included, no ads, and no tracking; choose it if those terms suit your priorities.

WebTorrent is described as non-profit, open-source, and MIT-licensed; consider it if that software model matters to you.

Deluge is a free BitTorrent client; consider it if you want a torrent client.

Resilio Sync offers a free personal, non-commercial license with no expiration date; consider it if those terms fit your use.

Verdict

Choose Feem for unlimited local transfers across a mix of nearby devices, especially when Internet access is unreliable and keeping files on the local network matters. Its main advantage is that local reach and free transfer allowance; its main reason to look elsewhere is the combination of proximity and foreground requirements, which excludes remote sharing and unattended transfers.

Verdict

Feem offers local transfers across a broad set of platforms, with a free plan for unlimited file transfers. Its reliance on nearby devices and foreground operation is important to weigh before choosing it.

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