AirDrop alternatives

4 open source tools you can use instead of AirDrop

The most-starred open source alternative to AirDrop is LocalSend. Other notable options: PairDrop, qrcp, Dashbeam. All of them are free to download and most can run on your own server.

LocalSend97.4k

localsend/localsend

Open source AirDrop style app for sharing files between devices on the same network.

Alternative to: AirDrop

LicenseOpen sourceApache-2.0

CategoryNetworking & File Sharing

LanguageDart

Last update3 days ago

PlatformsWindowsMacLinuxAndroidiPhone

PairDrop11.8k

schlagmichdoch/PairDrop

Transfers files between devices on the same network straight from the browser.

Alternative to: AirDrop

LicenseOpen sourceGPL-3.0

CategoryNetworking & File SharingSelf-hosted

LanguageJavaScript

Last update7 months ago

PlatformsWebDocker

qrcp10.5k

claudiodangelis/qrcp

Transfers files between computer and phone over wifi using a QR code.

Alternative to: AirDrop

LicenseOpen sourceMIT

CategoryNetworking & File Sharing

LanguageGo

Last update35 days ago

PlatformsCommand line

Dashbeam10.2k

tonyantony300/dashbeam

File sharing tool for nearby and remote devices, working directly from the browser

Alternative to: AirDrop

LicenseOpen sourceAGPL-3.0

CategoryNetworking & File Sharing

LanguageTypeScript

Last update17 days ago

PlatformsWeb