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Sharing vs LocalSend: catalog facts
SharingLocalSend
Free

Free and open source under the AGPL 3.0.

Free

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

Android Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Receiving device only needs a web browser
  • Shares installed apps as well as files
  • 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
  • Split APK apps need Sharing installed on the receiving device
  • 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: AGPL-3.0-only License: Apache-2.0
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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