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Share vs LocalSend: catalog facts
Share	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.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Other devices only need a web browser and camera Sends and receives files in both directions	Works completely offline: files never leave your local network No account, no login and no server to configure
Devices must be on the same local network Linux only on the sending 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: 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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