localsend
The premium Open Source alternative to AirDrop
🎯 Best for:Users needing to transfer files between different operating systems locally.
What is localsend?
An open-source cross-platform alternative to Apple AirDrop. It implements a custom REST protocol over HTTPS to enable secure peer-to-peer file transfers on local networks.
Tech Stack
DartFile Mgmt & Sharing
Why localsend?
- • No internet required
- • Cross-platform support
- • Zero configuration
Limitations
- • Requires same local network
- • No cloud relay
- • Limited to file sharing
3/6/2026
Last Update
4,038
Forks
887
Issues
Apache-2.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on AirDrop)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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