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PairDrop vs Blaze: catalog facts
PairDrop	Blaze
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Free The site describes Blaze as completely free.
Web, Self-hosted	Web
No app, no account; both sides just open a page Pairing codes make transfers work across different networks	Transfers files between multiple devices Runs in a browser without a dedicated app
Connections may fall back to a relay when direct peer-to-peer fails Both devices must have the page open at the same time	Devices need an internet connection.
Web application, Self-hosted	Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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