localsend
An open-source, cross-platform alternative to AirDrop for sharing files with nearby devices over the local network. Works across phones and computers without needing an internet connection.
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Overview
LocalSend is a free, open-source app for sharing files and messages with nearby devices over your local network. It needs no internet connection, and it works as a cross-platform alternative to AirDrop, so phones and computers on different systems can exchange files. It is built with Flutter and Dart. The project has a homepage, community channels and translations, and is packaged for several distributions.
Key features
- Send files and messages to nearby devices
- Works over the local network without internet
- Cross-platform, built with Flutter and Dart
- Open source with community translations
Best for
Anyone who wants an AirDrop-like way to move files between devices from different platforms on the same network.
- Upstream
- localsend/localsend
- Fork on GitHub
- Guo-astro/localsend
- Upstream stars
- 97k
- Category
- Apps and everyday utilities
- Language
- Dart
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Forked
- 2025-12-05
- Sync status
- In syncLast synced 2026-11-09
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