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LocalSendWormhole File Transfer
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-or-later.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Android
  • Works completely offline: files never leave your local network
  • No account, no login and no server to configure
  • No file size limit stated
  • Pairing by QR code or passphrase
  • 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
  • Little documentation in the available research
  • Android only in the listed source
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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