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LocalShare vs Swap: catalog facts
LocalShare	Swap
Free Free and open source under the GPLv3.	Free Free and open source under the MIT license.
Android	Android
Receiver only needs a web browser Works over Wi-Fi or a phone hotspot	Other devices only need a web browser Drag-and-drop uploads and ZIP downloads
Both devices must be on the same local network Sends from Android only	Devices must be on the same local network Small, new project
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License: MIT
No account needed	No account needed
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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