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LocalSend vs Snapdrop: catalog facts
LocalSend	Snapdrop
Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence, with no advertising or trackers.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Web
Works completely offline: files never leave your local network No account, no login and no server to configure	Works in any modern browser with nothing to install No account or setup needed
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	Devices generally need to be on the same network Both devices must have the page open during the transfer
Downloadable app	Web application
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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