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NearDrop vs Snapdrop: catalog facts
NearDrop	Snapdrop
Free Free and released into the public domain under the Unlicense.	Free Free and open source.
macOS	Web
Simple menu bar app that saves to Downloads Public domain source code	Works in any modern browser with nothing to install No account or setup needed
Works over Wi-Fi LAN only Partial, unofficial implementation of Quick Share	Devices generally need to be on the same network Both devices must have the page open during the transfer
Downloadable app	Web application
Open source	Open source
License: Unlicense	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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