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LocalSend Kotlin vs Sharik: catalog facts
LocalSend Kotlin	Sharik
Free Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 licence.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Works with official LocalSend clients Lightweight native app suited to older Android devices	Works over a local network or hotspot with no cloud upload Runs on desktop and mobile platforms
Unofficial and not endorsed by the LocalSend project Android only	Devices must be on the same network or hotspot Development has slowed, last activity in 2024
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License: MIT
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 October 2, 2026

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