LocalSend
LocalSend is a free, open-source file manager for Android and iOS. Cross-Platform file sharing solution via WiFi. It has 93,621 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and you can install it from F-Droid, Google Play and the App Store.
About LocalSend
LocalSend is an open source app to share files and messages between nearby devices using the local wifi network. The communication between devices is entirely end-to-end encrypted via HTTPS. No Internet required. No tracking. No ads. Currently, this app is available on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and Linux. You can find all download options on the official homepage. The operating system may still gather usage data.
Privacy and F-Droid
F-Droid builds LocalSend from its published source code and flags anti-features such as ads, tracking or reliance on non-free services.
No anti-features flagged on the latest F-Droid build.
Screenshots
Screenshots from the app's F-Droid listing.
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What is LocalSend?
LocalSend is a free, open-source file manager for Android and iOS. Cross-Platform file sharing solution via WiFi. It has 93,621 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and you can install it from F-Droid, Google Play and the App Store.
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. F-Droid, which builds it from source, flags no anti-features such as ads or tracking on its latest build.
How do I install LocalSend?
You can install LocalSend from F-Droid (package org.localsend.localsend_app), from Google Play and from the App Store; the links are on this page. Its GitHub repository also publishes releases (latest: v1.18.2).
Is LocalSend still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 7, 2026. Its F-Droid listing was last updated on Aug 27, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.