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LocalSend vs CatShare: catalog facts
LocalSend	CatShare
Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence, with no advertising or trackers.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Android
Works completely offline: files never leave your local network No account, no login and no server to configure	Joins the cross-brand transfer protocol from devices without it built in Bluetooth discovery of nearby devices
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	Sending files requires Shizuku May need manual MAC address setup via adb
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License: MIT
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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