LocalSend is a free, open-source app for fast, encrypted file and text sharing between nearby devices over a local network, available on desktop and mobile.
89.5k stars5k forksApache-2.0last commit Actively maintained
8 self-hosted Apple AirDrop alternatives
Apple AirDrop is a built-in device-to-device file sharing feature in iOS and macOS that transfers files, photos, links and contacts between nearby iPhone, iPad and Mac devices using Bluetooth for discovery and peer-to-peer Wi‑Fi for transport.
Alternatives to Apple AirDrop
#2
Snapdrop is a progressive web app for peer-to-peer local file sharing between nearby devices in the browser, inspired by AirDrop, with optional self-hosting.
19.7k stars1.9k forksGPL-3.0last commit Likely dormant
#3
AirDrop-like P2P file and text transfer in the browser with device pairing and temporary public rooms for internet transfers.
11.3k stars678 forksGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
Self-hostable web app for fast, private peer-to-peer file sharing in the browser using WebRTC, with optional passwords, multi-file ZIP downloads, and TURN/STUN support.
10.1k stars611 forkslast commit Slowing down
Lightweight clipboard sync tool for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android with end-to-end encryption, multi-user support, and optional self-hosted server or P2P mode.
1.9k stars81 forksGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
Open-source, self-hostable file transfer service with resumable uploads, S3 or disk storage, transfer requests, and end-to-end encrypted WebRTC quick transfers.
1.5k stars95 forksAGPL-3.0last commit Slowing down
#7
Self-hosted web app for real-time, end-to-end encrypted file sharing from one device to many via peer-to-peer WebRTC transfers.
1.5k stars140 forksMITlast commit Actively maintained
Self-hosted Go web app to share and store text snippets, files, links and a Markdown notepad over a local network with PWA support and configurable expirations.
491 stars18 forksMITlast commit Slowing down
What replacing Apple AirDrop actually involves
Every option on this page is open source and free to run on your own hardware, so you own the data and there is no subscription to cancel. 4 of 8 shipped a commit in the last six months. Licences in this list: Apache-2.0, GPL-3.0, AGPL-3.0, MIT. In exchange you take on hosting, backups and updates yourself.
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