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Blip vs LocalSend: catalog facts
Blip	LocalSend
Free Free to download; the homepage does not mention paid plans.	Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence, with no advertising or trackers.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
No file size limits Resumes after interruptions	Works completely offline: files never leave your local network No account, no login and no server to configure
Closed source Both sender and recipient need the app	Both devices must be on the same network, and some guest or corporate networks block device discovery It sends files, it does not keep folders in sync
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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