# LocalSend (open-source file sync and transfer app)

> 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.

[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.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/localsend/localsend |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 93,622 |
| License | Apache-2.0 (open source) |
| Replaces | AirDrop |
| Language | Dart |
| Website | https://localsend.org |
| Official | yes (published by the project behind the app) |
| Category | File sync & transfer |
| Latest release | v1.18.2 (Aug 21, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 7, 2026 |

## Install

### Flathub (Linux)

```sh
flatpak install flathub org.localsend.localsend_app
```

Package page: https://flathub.org/apps/org.localsend.localsend_app

### Homebrew (macOS)

```sh
brew install --cask localsend
```

Package page: https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/localsend

### Chocolatey (Windows)

```sh
choco install localsend
```

Package page: https://community.chocolatey.org/packages/localsend

### Snap (Linux)

```sh
snap install localsend
```

Package page: https://snapcraft.io/localsend

### AUR (Arch Linux)

Package page: https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/localsend-bin

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