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LocalSend Kotlin vs LANDrop: catalog facts
LocalSend Kotlin	LANDrop
Free Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 licence.	Free Free to download, with an option to donate.
Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Works with official LocalSend clients Lightweight native app suited to older Android devices	Automatic discovery of devices on the local network Runs on desktop, mobile and Android TV
Unofficial and not endorsed by the LocalSend project Android only	Every device needs LANDrop installed Windows versions older than 10 are limited to an older release
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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