An open-source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop
Sends files and text between nearby devices on the same network, across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.
- Language
- Dart
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Stars
- 94k
- Latest
- v1.18.2
- Last push
- 2026-10-06
alternatives to
AirDrop
Apple's feature for sending files between nearby iPhones, iPads and Macs over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. A closed product from Apple.
Side by side
| Tool | Fit | Stars | Licence | Terms | Self-hosted | Language | Latest | Last push |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LocalSend | Full replacement | 94k | Apache-2.0 | Open source | No | Dart | v1.18.2 | 2026-10-06 |
| PairDrop | Partial | 12k | GPL-3.0 | Open source | No | JavaScript | v1.11.2 | 2026-04-22 |
Every alternative
2 alternatives
PairDrop: Transfer Files Cross-Platform. No Setup, No Signup.
Transfers files from the browser between devices on the same network or paired across networks, with no app to install.
- Language
- JavaScript
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Stars
- 12k
- Latest
- v1.11.2
- Last push
- 2026-04-22
Head to head
About AirDrop
- Vendor
- Apple