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The best LocalSend alternatives

Free, open-source AirDrop alternative that sends files between nearby devices over local Wi-Fi with no account or internet. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
LocalSend (the app you have)Free and open sourceEverywhere-
Send AnywhereFreeiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
XenderFreeAppleyou want a close match
SHAREitFree downloadAppleyou want a close match
Photo TransferFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
ZapyaFreeAppleyou want a close match
FilemailFree downloadAppleyou want a close match
WeTransferFree transfers up to 2GB. Paid plan prices could not be loaded from the pricing pageWeb, iPhoneyou want something simpler
Simple TransferFree downloadAppleyou want a close match
3

SHAREit

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
SHAREit screenshot from the App Store

Share files, photos, videos and music between phones and computers.

Free planiPhone
7

WeTransfer

Free transfers up to 2GB. Paid plan prices could not be loaded from the pricing page

Send large files by link without an account, free up to a size limit, with paid plans for bigger transfers.

Pick it if you want something simpler.

Free planWebiPhone

We matched these apps to LocalSend by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.

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