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ShareDrop vs Snapdrop: catalog facts
ShareDrop	Snapdrop
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Web	Web
Files go directly between devices, not through a server Nothing to install; works in the browser	Works in any modern browser with nothing to install No account or setup needed
Does not work with VPNs Both devices must have the page open during the transfer	Devices generally need to be on the same network Both devices must have the page open during the transfer
Web application	Web application
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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