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CatShare vs LocalSend: catalog facts
CatShare	LocalSend
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence, with no advertising or trackers.
Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Joins the cross-brand transfer protocol from devices without it built in Bluetooth discovery of nearby devices	Works completely offline: files never leave your local network No account, no login and no server to configure
Sending files requires Shizuku May need manual MAC address setup via adb	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
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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