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LocalSend vs OpenMTP: catalog facts
LocalSend	OpenMTP
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	macOS
Works completely offline: files never leave your local network No account, no login and no server to configure	Transfers files larger than 4GB Works with Kindle, Garmin and VR headsets as well as phones
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	macOS only Requires a USB connection rather than Wi-Fi
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License: MIT
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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