LocalSend
FreeA free, open-source app for sending files and messages between nearby devices over your local network.
About LocalSend
LocalSend is a file sharing app that moves files between devices on the same local network without using the internet. It is described by the project as an open-source, cross-platform alternative to AirDrop.
The app runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. Devices on the same Wi-Fi network find each other automatically, and transfers are encrypted. Recent release notes mention drag-and-drop onto a receive-via-link page, customisable web share pages, proxy handling and a security change so redirects from peers are not followed.
LocalSend suits anyone who regularly moves photos, documents or other files between a phone and a computer, or between mixed operating systems, without cloud accounts or cables. Because it relies on the local network, devices must be on the same network and not blocked by firewall rules.
The app is free and open source under the Apache-2.0 licence. The Android listing mentions in-app purchases, though the project describes the app as free.
If devices do not appear, check that both are on the same network and that a firewall is not blocking the app. The winget notes say the Windows EXE installer was not yet published for 1.18.2.
Version history
2 releases tracked- Windows: Restored compatibility with 1.17.0 and earlier
- Security change so redirects from peers are not followed
- Added drag and drop onto the receive via link page
- iOS: Restored compatibility with 1.17.0 and earlier
Frequently asked
Is LocalSend free?
Yes. It is free and open source under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Does it need an account?
No.
Does it need internet?
No. It works over a local network, so devices need to be on the same network.
Where does the download link go?
Directly to localsend.org or the official app store for your platform. PlanetSofts never rehosts installers or adds wrappers, and these links were last verified Oct 6, 2026.