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LocalSend vs Sharing: catalog facts
LocalSendSharing
Free

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

Free

Free and open source under the AGPL 3.0.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Android
  • Works completely offline: files never leave your local network
  • No account, no login and no server to configure
  • Receiving device only needs a web browser
  • Shares installed apps as well as files
  • 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 network
  • Split APK apps need Sharing installed on the receiving device
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: AGPL-3.0-only
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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