Feem vs TorrServer

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.

TorrServer is a free, self-hosted server that streams torrent content over HTTP without first downloading the full file. It caches torrent data, and the cache size can be adjusted to system parameters and internet connection speed. The project provides a cross-browser web interface, with a default local address of http://127.0.0.1:8090, plus a REST API and a native MCP endpoint for compatible clients to manage torrents and obtain playback URLs. Those URLs can be used with VLC, mpv, or a browser; Smart TV use through Media Station X is also documented. Torznab search supports Jackett, Prowlarr, and similar indexer managers. Optional features include a DLNA server and GStreamer HLS remuxing and transcoding in designated builds. Deployment options include standalone installs, Docker, and Docker Compose. Security controls include HTTP Basic authentication, HTTPS with user-supplied or generated certificates, and read-only database mode. The project warns that HTTP media sends stream URLs and Basic authentication credentials unencrypted, so it should be used only on a trusted network. TorrServer is GPL-3.0 licensed.