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LANDrop vs Flying Carpet: catalog facts
LANDrop	Flying Carpet
Free Free to download, with an option to donate.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Automatic discovery of devices on the local network Runs on desktop, mobile and Android TV	Works without any network infrastructure Covers Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows
Every device needs LANDrop installed Windows versions older than 10 are limited to an older release	Both devices must be within WiFi range of each other Ad hoc WiFi temporarily takes over the device's wireless connection
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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