LocalSend
LocalSend is a free, open-source file sync and transfer app for Windows, macOS and Linux. An open-source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop. It has 93,622 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and people use it instead of AirDrop.
- Official
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- File sync & transfer
- Actively maintained
About LocalSend
[Homepage][homepage] • [Discord][discord] • [GitHub][github] • [Codeberg][codeberg] LocalSend is a free, open-source app that allows you to securely share files and messages with nearby devices over your local network without needing an internet connection.
Install LocalSend
Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.
flatpak install flathub org.localsend.localsend_appbrew install --cask localsendchoco install localsendsnap install localsendAUR (Arch Linux)
Replaces
Commercial software people commonly use LocalSend instead of.
- AirDrop
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What is LocalSend?
LocalSend is a free, open-source file sync and transfer app for Windows, macOS and Linux. An open-source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop. It has 93,622 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and people use it instead of AirDrop.
Is LocalSend free and open source?
Yes. LocalSend's source code is public on GitHub under the Apache-2.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install LocalSend?
Flathub: flatpak install flathub org.localsend.localsend_app, Homebrew: brew install --cask localsend, Chocolatey: choco install localsend, Snap: snap install localsend and the AUR package localsend-bin. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: v1.18.2).
Can LocalSend replace AirDrop?
LocalSend is commonly used as a free alternative to AirDrop. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.