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Instant.ioShareDrop
Free

Free to use; the source is published on GitHub.

 Free

Free and open source.

Web Web
  • No installation or account
  • Drag-and-drop sharing with a magnet link
  • Files go directly between devices, not through a server
  • Nothing to install; works in the browser
  • Files are only shared while the browser tab stays open
  • No end-to-end encryption
  • Does not work with VPNs
  • Both devices must have the page open during the transfer
Web application Web application
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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