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LocalSend vs Warpinator for Android: catalog facts
LocalSendWarpinator for Android
Free

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

Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Android
  • Works completely offline: files never leave your local network
  • No account, no login and no server to configure
  • Compatible with the Linux Warpinator protocol
  • Automatic discovery of devices on the local network
  • 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
  • Unofficial port, not maintained by Linux Mint
  • Both devices must be on the same network
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: GPL-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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