PairDrop

Local file sharing in your browser

An open-source, browser-based tool (inspired by Snapdrop) to transfer files between devices on the same network or via paired devices.

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Pricing: Free

Platforms: Web, Self-hosted

Categories: File Sharing

PairDrop compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
PairDrop	Free	Yes	Yes	Web, Self-hosted
File Browser	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted
LocalSend	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
zrok	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Mac, Windows, Linux, Self-hosted
SilverBullet	Free	Yes	Yes	Web, Self-hosted
Syncthing	Free	Yes	Yes	Windows, Mac, Linux, Android
Jitsi Meet	Free	Yes	Yes	Web, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

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