Alternatives to LANDrop
A cross-platform app for sending files to other devices on the same local network. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
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LANDrop
A cross-platform app for sending files to other devices on the same local network.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as LANDrop.
LocalSend
Sends files between nearby devices over your own network, with no account, server or internet connection.
LocalSend is open source under Apache-2.0 and also sends files offline across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS with no account or server.
Feem
App for sending files directly between phones and computers over local Wi-Fi without internet.
Feem sends files over shared Wi-Fi with TLS 1.3 encryption on all major platforms, but it is freemium and requests location permission on launch.
Snapdrop
A browser-based tool for sending files and messages to nearby devices, inspired by AirDrop.
Snapdrop runs in any modern browser with nothing to install, so devices only need the page open instead of a dedicated app.
Warpinator
Linux Mint's app for sending and receiving files between computers on the same local network.
Warpinator is Linux Mint's open-source local network transfer app, but its official version runs only on Linux.
Quick Share
Google's wireless file sharing between Android devices and Windows PCs.
Quick Share is Google's built-in transfer tool between Android and Windows, limited to those platforms and proprietary.
Send Anywhere
A cross-platform file sharing service that sends files between devices using one-time keys or links.
Send Anywhere uses one-time keys or links and works across networks and in the browser, rather than only on the local network.
KDE Connect
Links a phone and a computer to share files, links, notifications and remote controls.
KDE Connect links a phone and a Linux computer for files, notifications and remote control, but both devices must be paired and it centres on KDE.
Blip
An app for sending files and folders of any size directly between devices and people.
Blip sends files and folders of any size between devices with resumable transfers, working beyond the local network, though it is closed source.
Also worth comparing
These listings name LANDrop as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.
NearDrop
An unofficial macOS menu bar app that receives files from Android devices over Quick Share.
LANDrop sends files between devices on the local network across desktop and mobile, though every device needs LANDrop installed and it is closed source.
qrcp
A command-line tool that transfers files over Wi-Fi to a phone by scanning a QR code.
LANDrop provides graphical apps with automatic device discovery on the local network, but every device needs LANDrop installed.
RQuickShare
An open-source Quick Share client for Linux and macOS that exchanges files with Android devices.
LANDrop sends files across desktop and mobile on the local network, but it is closed source and needs the app on every device.
sendme
A command-line tool that sends files and folders directly between computers using iroh.
LANDrop offers graphical apps on desktop and mobile for local network transfers, but it is closed source and limited to the same network.
SHAREit
A mobile app for transferring files between nearby devices, now bundled with entertainment content.
LANDrop sends uncompressed photos and videos between phones and computers on the local network, with apps for desktop, mobile and Android TV.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
AirDroid
A service for transferring files between Android phones and computers and controlling devices remotely.
Magic Wormhole
A command-line tool that sends files between computers securely using short one-time codes.
