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Swap vs LocalShare: catalog facts
Swap	LocalShare
Free Free and open source under the MIT license.	Free Free and open source under the GPLv3.
Android	Android
Other devices only need a web browser Drag-and-drop uploads and ZIP downloads	Receiver only needs a web browser Works over Wi-Fi or a phone hotspot
Devices must be on the same local network Small, new project	Both devices must be on the same local network Sends from Android only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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