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LocalSendNearDrop
Free

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

 Free

Free and released into the public domain under the Unlicense.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS macOS
  • Works completely offline: files never leave your local network
  • No account, no login and no server to configure
  • Simple menu bar app that saves to Downloads
  • Public domain source code
  • 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
  • Works over Wi-Fi LAN only
  • Partial, unofficial implementation of Quick Share
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: Unlicense
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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