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Flying Carpet vs SHAREit: catalog facts
Flying Carpet	SHAREit
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Free Free to download; the company's business is built on mobile advertising.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Android
Works without any network infrastructure Covers Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows	Transfers files between nearby devices without mobile data Very large user base
Both devices must be within WiFi range of each other Ad hoc WiFi temporarily takes over the device's wireless connection	Ad-supported, with the company focused on advertising Bundles entertainment content beyond file transfer
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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