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ShareDrop vs Local Content Share: catalog facts
ShareDrop	Local Content Share
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Web	Web, Self-hosted
Files go directly between devices, not through a server Nothing to install; works in the browser	No setup needed on client devices Works without an internet connection
Does not work with VPNs Both devices must have the page open during the transfer	Designed for a trusted local network Distributed mainly as a Docker image
Web application	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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