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LocalSend vs Blip: catalog facts
LocalSend	Blip
Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence, with no advertising or trackers.	Free Free to download; the homepage does not mention paid plans.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Works completely offline: files never leave your local network No account, no login and no server to configure	No file size limits Resumes after interruptions
Both devices must be on the same network, and some guest or corporate networks block device discovery It sends files, it does not keep folders in sync	Closed source Both sender and recipient need the app
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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