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ffsendPairDrop
Free

Free and open source; the default host is funded by donations.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Command line Web, Self-hosted
  • Shares files from the terminal with a single command
  • Files are encrypted before upload
  • No app, no account; both sides just open a page
  • Pairing codes make transfers work across different networks
  • Command line only
  • Default host depends on the developer keeping it running
  • 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, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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