Files & storage
LocalSend is a local network sharing application for transferring files between devices without an external relay service. It includes local device discovery, file transfers, and text sharing.
Users exchanging files among devices on the same local network
Devices must be able to reach one another on the local network. Firewalls or isolated Wi-Fi networks can prevent discovery and transfer.
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The application is distributed under Apache-2.0. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Devices must be able to reach one another on the local network.
Apache-2.0; Devices must be able to reach one another on the local network.
The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. Devices must be able to reach one another on the local network.
Brings local device discovery and file transfers into the same workflow.
Open the app on both devices, select the intended recipient, and confirm the transfer before sending a larger group of files across the network.
Devices must be able to reach one another on the local network.
Firewalls or isolated Wi-Fi networks can prevent discovery and transfer.
LocalSend fits users exchanging files among devices on the same local network. Open the app on both devices, select the intended recipient, and confirm the transfer before sending a larger group of files across the network.
Devices must be able to reach one another on the local network. Firewalls or isolated Wi-Fi networks can prevent discovery and transfer. Try a representative folder first and verify the result before applying the same operation to important files.
The application is distributed under Apache-2.0. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Devices must be able to reach one another on the local network.
Yes. LocalSend includes local device discovery. Open the app on both devices, select the intended recipient, and confirm the transfer before sending a larger group of files across the network.
Devices must be able to reach one another on the local network.
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