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Local Content Share vs ShareDrop: catalog facts
Local Content ShareShareDrop
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Free

Free and open source.

Web, Self-hosted Web
  • No setup needed on client devices
  • Works without an internet connection
  • Files go directly between devices, not through a server
  • Nothing to install; works in the browser
  • Designed for a trusted local network
  • Distributed mainly as a Docker image
  • Does not work with VPNs
  • Both devices must have the page open during the transfer
Self-hosted Web application
Open source Open source
License: MIT License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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