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ShareDrop vs LocalSend: catalog facts
ShareDrop	LocalSend
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence, with no advertising or trackers.
Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Files go directly between devices, not through a server Nothing to install; works in the browser	Works completely offline: files never leave your local network No account, no login and no server to configure
Does not work with VPNs Both devices must have the page open during the transfer	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
Web application	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: Apache-2.0
No account needed	No account 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 September 20, 2026

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