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Stars
91,771
Primary language
Dart
License
Apache-2.0
Repository last updated
Sep 14, 2026

Overview

A cross-platform AirDrop alternative for direct file and message transfers over the local network without an external server.

Features and best fit

Based on official documentation; not hands-on tested · Content checked:

Key characteristics

A cross-platform AirDrop alternative for direct file and message transfers over the local network without an external server.

Sources: [1]

Good fit for

A comparison candidate for File Sharing, Cross-platform, Dart, No signup, Open-source alternative use cases. Check the official README and installation instructions for exact fit and requirements.

Check before adopting

The registered primary language is Dart and the license is Apache-2.0. Verify version-specific runtime requirements, breaking changes, and additional dependencies in the official README and latest release notes.

Sources: [1]

Official sources

  1. [1]localsend/localsend — GitHub(2026-09-15)
Supplemental curator note

LocalSend is best understood as direct local-network transfer rather than simply an AirDrop clone. Before benchmarking speed, verify LAN reachability, firewall rules, AP isolation, VPN behavior, and local-network permissions; these determine whether discovery works at all.

Try it in 3 steps

  1. 1

    Install LocalSend on two devices

    Because LocalSend has no built-in auto-update, the official README recommends using an app store or package manager such as the App Store, Play Store, Winget, Homebrew, or Flathub.

    Windows / macOS / Linux / Android / iOS → Install LocalSend
  2. 2

    Launch both devices on the same LAN

    Connect both devices to the same local network. If discovery fails, check TCP/UDP port 53317, AP isolation, VPN behavior, and local-network permissions.

    Launch LocalSend on both devices
  3. 3

    Send a file

    Choose a file and the destination on the sender, then accept on the receiver to verify direct LAN transfer.

    Send → Files → Select device → Accept
Check the official README

Growth

Growth trends · Last 30 days

91,771 Stars

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Development activity

Last 90 days · weekly

Commits (last 30 days)
47
Open PRs
106

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GitHub Topics

  • flutter
  • file-sharing
  • dart
  • flutter-apps
Stars
91,771
Forks
5,122
Watchers
343
Open issues
1,016
Primary language
Dart
License
Apache-2.0
Repository last updated
Sep 14, 2026
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