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OpenMTP vs LocalSend: catalog facts
OpenMTP	LocalSend
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence, with no advertising or trackers.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Transfers files larger than 4GB Works with Kindle, Garmin and VR headsets as well as phones	Works completely offline: files never leave your local network No account, no login and no server to configure
macOS only Requires a USB connection rather than Wi-Fi	Both devices must be on the same network, and some guest or corporate networks block device discovery It sends files, it does not keep folders in sync
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: Apache-2.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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