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LocalShare vs ServeIt: catalog facts
LocalShare	ServeIt
Free Free and open source under the GPLv3.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Android	Android
Receiver only needs a web browser Works over Wi-Fi or a phone hotspot	Receiving devices need only a web browser Sends and receives files in both directions
Both devices must be on the same local network Sends from Android only	Works only within the same local network Plain HTTP, so traffic on the network is not encrypted
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License: MIT
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it 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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