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LocalSend vs PairDrop

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LocalSendPairDrop
LanguageDartJavaScript
LicenceApache-2.0GPL-3.0
Stars94k12k
Latestv1.18.2v1.11.2
Last push2026-10-062026-04-22
Release cadenceabout 58 days between releasesabout 6 days between releases
Active contributors24 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace AirDrop. Alternatives to AirDrop →

    Full replacementLocalSendSends files and text between nearby devices on the same network, across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.

    PartialPairDropTransfers files from the browser between devices on the same network or paired across networks, with no app to install.