LocalSend
Share files and text securely across nearby devices without internet.
Free alternative to AirDrop · SHAREit
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LocalSend is an open-source AirDrop alternative that works across different operating systems. It lets you send files, folders, and text messages directly between phones and computers over your local Wi-Fi. Data travels straight between devices with HTTPS encryption, without using external servers.
✓ Good for
Anyone sharing files between different systems like Android, iOS, and PC.✕ Skip it if
Users who only use Apple devices and already rely on AirDrop.How to start
- Install LocalSend on your sending and receiving devices.
- Connect both devices to the same local Wi-Fi network.
- Select your files and pick the recipient device to send.
Both devices must share the same network, and router AP isolation must be off.
Not sure how to install, or if it’s safe? Read the beginner guide
FAQ
Is LocalSend free?
Yes, LocalSend is completely free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license, requiring no subscriptions or API keys.
Is LocalSend safe to download?
It is open source (Apache-2.0 license) with 98,870 GitHub stars, last updated 2026-11-11. Download only from the official link on this page, and scan the file before installing: see the safety checklist in our beginner guide.
Does LocalSend require an internet connection?
No, it works completely offline over your local Wi-Fi network, transferring data directly between nearby devices using HTTPS encryption.
Compiled from the project README. 98,870 GitHub stars (2026-11-13) · License Apache-2.0 · Last update 2026-11-11