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Smash vs PairDrop: catalog facts
SmashPairDrop
Freemium

Free to use, with premium plans that unlock more features.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Android, iOS, Web Web, Self-hosted
  • No sign-up needed to send files
  • Password protection and expiry dates for transfers
  • No app, no account; both sides just open a page
  • Pairing codes make transfers work across different networks
  • Files are stored on the service's servers until downloaded
  • Some options require a premium plan
  • Connections may fall back to a relay when direct peer-to-peer fails
  • Both devices must have the page open at the same time
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service Web application, Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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