Localsend: An open-source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop

Here's my take: https://aero.zip

End-to-end encrypted, no need to be on the same LAN, upload/download auto-resume, real-time transfers (start downloading before upload finishes), really fast (10 Gbps link, smart chunking).

Also zero-knowledge logins (via OPAQUE), passkey/2FA support, no AI training now or ever, GDPR compatible. 2 GB transfers are free.

Does this use libp2p[0]?

[0]: https://libp2p.io/

Using LocalSend to send files across iOS, Mac and Windows. When everything is on the local network, it works pretty nicely.

KDE is more seamless, but localsend works consistently so I have both running.

Been using LocalSend for a few years, it works great even when sharing files between devices sharing a mobile connection.

I found blip works better on ios and windows. Not losing transfers midway like localsend.

I swear there's a new one of these every year. Not a single one sticks around.

Been using this on all my devices (macos, iPhone, iPad, android, windows) and love it!

To send files locally why not set up a wifi hotspot?

Then you can transfer files to and from uncool people with Android or Linux phones/computers using localsend.

I've never found this difficult and often use hotspots when I'm overseas - it's cheaper to get internet for one phone and share it with the others for example.

Really cool! I used it a couple of times and did not expect it to work. But it worked. :D

I love local send. It’s ridiculously fast for sending large amounts of media too.

PS: Pixel and Samsung devices support airdrop now.

Just found out about this last week and looks awesome.

I was using Localsend a bunch for Window <> iPhone before, really great product without hassle.

What do you guys think about an AI that has Multi agents personal assistance agentic commander all in one place..??

It’s not as slick as AirDrop and you have to sort of “prep“ both devices whenever you want to send/receive anything, it’s never just ready to go, but it’s incredibly reliable and will move anything from one machine to another. Just having that consistency across literally any device is so nice.

i really wish Wi-Fi Direct succeeded

maybe eventually something like quickshare & airdrop mold into an interoperable thing but i'm not holding my breath

Using it works perfectly for me!

Why not use WebRTC? 0 download.

(I'm all for alternatives to AirDrop. I'm all for AirDrop inter-operability. Nothing against those things.)

For LAN file sharing, you can do it with any browser. Implementations like: https://sendfiles.dev/ (though there are many others)

As people have noted, the "local" part makes it hard.

Here's my question, y'all. What is the deal with the magic Syncthing uses and why can't we use it for stuff like this? And well, for everything?

(I've been doing this stuff for years and I still can't wrap my head around this question)

So needed

Excuse my ignorance but why are there so many solutions like this? Especially if they aren't intercompatible (which I'm assuming they're not)

The README and website certainly seem polished, but I haven't used the utility yet.

What's the main value prop over wormhole? That it works from the browser?

Hey I use this. Works great. Ez.

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