LocalSend provides free, open-source, cross-platform file sharing with nearby devices.
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AirDrop vs PairDrop
How do AirDrop and PairDrop compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | AirDrop | PairDrop |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Apple's built-in wireless file sharing between nearby iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. Free with Apple devices. | PairDrop shares files and links with nearby devices using peer-to-peer transfer. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Online tool | Website |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Free | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | iOS, mac | Web |
| Open source | Not stated | Yes |
| Language | — | English |
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Snapdrop shares images, videos, PDFs, and links with nearby devices through peer-to-peer transfer.
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