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AirsharePairDrop
Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Command line Web, Self-hosted
  • Transfers files and directories directly over a local network
  • Includes clipboard sending and receiving
  • No app, no account; both sides just open a page
  • Pairing codes make transfers work across different networks
  • Link-local .local name resolution on non-Apple devices requires Avahi on Linux or Bonjour on Windows
  • Connections may fall back to a relay when direct peer-to-peer fails
  • Both devices must have the page open at the same time
Downloadable app, Web application Web application, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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