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qrcpLocalSend
Free

Free to use; source code is published on GitHub.

 Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence, with no advertising or trackers.

Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • No app needed on the phone
  • Works entirely over the local network
  • Works completely offline: files never leave your local network
  • No account, no login and no server to configure
  • Both devices must be on the same network
  • Command line only on the computer side
  • 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 not stated License: Apache-2.0
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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