Open-source AirDrop-style file sharing
Introduction
LocalSend is open-source cross-device AirDrop: phones, PCs and tablets exchange files over the same Wi-Fi — no accounts, no data plans, open protocol, all platforms including Linux. It replaces the awkward WeChat-to-PC transfer path with privacy and efficiency in one.
Key Features
- Auto device discovery on LAN
- All platforms including Linux
- No accounts or data plans
- Text/file/folder exchange
- Encrypted transfers
Pros
- Open-source, free, ad-free
- Fast transfers
Cons
- Requires the same LAN
Pricing
Completely free and open-source.（See official site for current pricing）
FAQ
vs AirDrop?
LocalSend is cross-platform and open; AirDrop is Apple-only.
Corporate networks?
On isolated networks, use a hotspot or direct link.
Encrypted?
Yes, HTTPS-encrypted.
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