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Snapdrop vs NearDrop: catalog facts
Snapdrop	NearDrop
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and released into the public domain under the Unlicense.
Web	macOS
Works in any modern browser with nothing to install No account or setup needed	Simple menu bar app that saves to Downloads Public domain source code
Devices generally need to be on the same network Both devices must have the page open during the transfer	Works over Wi-Fi LAN only Partial, unofficial implementation of Quick Share
Web application	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: Unlicense
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 24, 2026

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