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LocalSendLocalShare
Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence, with no advertising or trackers.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPLv3.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Android
  • Works completely offline: files never leave your local network
  • No account, no login and no server to configure
  • Receiver only needs a web browser
  • Works over Wi-Fi or a phone hotspot
  • 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
  • Both devices must be on the same local network
  • Sends from Android only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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