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Snapdrop vs LocalSend: catalog facts
Snapdrop	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
Works in any modern browser with nothing to install No account or setup needed	Works completely offline: files never leave your local network No account, no login and no server to configure
Devices generally need to be on the same network 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
Needs internet	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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