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PairDrop vs MacDroid: catalog facts
PairDropMacDroid
Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Freemium

Commercial app from Electronic Team; check the developer site for current pricing.

Web, Self-hosted macOS
  • No app, no account; both sides just open a page
  • Pairing codes make transfers work across different networks
  • USB and Wi-Fi connections
  • ADB mode for faster transfers
  • Connections may fall back to a relay when direct peer-to-peer fails
  • Both devices must have the page open at the same time
  • Wireless and ADB modes require enabling USB debugging
  • Closed source commercial software
Web application, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.