Question 1

What is a good Snapdrop alternative?

Accepted Answer

LocalShare is a free, open-source Snapdrop alternative. Open it on two devices connected to the same Wi-Fi and they find each other automatically, then files transfer directly between them using WebRTC without being uploaded to any server.

Question 2

How do I send files between my phone and laptop without the internet?

Accepted Answer

Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network and open LocalShare on each. Pick the file on one device and tap the other device in the list. The file travels directly over your local network, so it never leaves your home or office.

Question 3

Is LocalShare private and secure?

Accepted Answer

File contents are encrypted end-to-end by WebRTC (DTLS) and are sent device to device. No file is ever stored on a server, there are no accounts, and the contents of your transfers are never logged.

Question 4

Does it work between Android and iPhone, or Mac and Windows?

Accepted Answer

Yes. LocalShare runs in the browser, so it works across iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux without installing anything.

A free Snapdrop and LocalDrop alternative