Node.js-LAN-File-Sharing vs snapdrop

Node.js-LAN-File-Sharing

A small Node.js app designed for sharing files while on the same network. Especially useful when you are trying to get a file from a friend and their device has a single Type-C port used for charging. (by barissenkal)

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Node.js-LAN-File-Sharing		snapdrop
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1	Mentions	431
78	Stars	17,430
-	Growth	-
1.8	Activity	0.0
over 3 years ago	Latest Commit	about 2 months ago
JavaScript	Language	JavaScript
MIT License	License	GNU General Public License v3.0 only

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Node.js-LAN-File-Sharing

Posts with mentions or reviews of Node.js-LAN-File-Sharing. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2021-04-03.

Is it possible to build a file sharing (only for local networks) web app using WebRTC?
4 projects | /r/WebRTC | 3 Apr 2021

WebRTC might be much, since you need to build a server to handle the client matching and given its local network you could probably just use something like LAN.js or a similar project LAN.js https://nutbread.github.io/lan/ Node Lan File Sharing https://github.com/barissenkal/Node.js-LAN-File-Sharing

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Posts with mentions or reviews of snapdrop. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2024-05-05.

Show HN: I built a website to share files and messages without any server
13 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 5 May 2024
WebRTC API
2 projects | dev.to | 31 Mar 2024

Snapdrop.net is one of many examples of the uses for this API, using it with WebSocket API allows endpoints on the same local network to distribute files and send data between them. We can find the source code for the project here.
LocalSend: Open-source, cross-platform file sharing to nearby devices
35 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 10 Mar 2024
How to copy a file between devices?
32 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 14 Feb 2024
Free and Open Source Alternative to Airdrop
8 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 21 Jan 2024

similar: I have been using https://snapdrop.net/ for a few years now.
Is there a way to get to linux devices (say a desktop and a laptop) to sync and share files between them?
2 projects | /r/linux | 27 Nov 2023

Localsend for sharing files once in a while, snapdrop is an online alternative. Syncthing to sync folders between devices.
Localsend: Open-Source Airdrop Alternative
32 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 18 Oct 2023

Related projects:
- FlyingCarpet: direct transfer over local adhoc WIFI: https://github.com/spieglt/FlyingCarpet
- LANDrop: Drop any files to any devices on your LAN: https://github.com/LANDrop/LANDrop
- In-browser file transfer similar to Airdrop: https://snapdrop.net/
- Magic Wormhole: simple file transfer from computer-to-computer over the net: https://github.com/magic-wormhole/magic-wormhole
- Croc: similar to magic wormhole: https://github.com/schollz/croc
- Wormhole: user-friendly in-browser based e2e encrypted file transfer: https://wormhole.app/
Ask HN: What method do you use to send a link from smartphone to laptop?
1 project | news.ycombinator.com | 15 Sep 2023
Transfer files from android
1 project | /r/ipad | 6 Jul 2023

I can’t 100% vouch for it, but snapdrop.net seems like a good cross platform option here.
How to transfer videos from iPhone to PC?
1 project | /r/pcmasterrace | 13 Jun 2023

https://snapdrop.net/. Been using it for years for quick iOS > Windows transfers. Works great and unique names mean you know what device you’re sending to!

What are some alternatives?

When comparing Node.js-LAN-File-Sharing and snapdrop you can also consider the following projects:

awesome-peer-to-peer - A list of peer-to-peer resources.

sharedrop - Easy P2P file transfer powered by WebRTC - inspired by Apple AirDrop

offline-browser-communication - Demonstration of a browser connecting to Pion WebRTC without a signaling server.

PairDrop - PairDrop: Local file sharing in your browser. Inspired by Apple's AirDrop. Fork of Snapdrop.

LANDrop - Drop any files to any devices on your LAN.

localsend - An open-source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop

libreddit - Private front-end for Reddit

updog - Updog is a replacement for Python's SimpleHTTPServer. It allows uploading and downloading via HTTP/S, can set ad hoc SSL certificates and use http basic auth.

croc - Easily and securely send things from one computer to another :crocodile: :package:

NekoX - A third-party Telegram android app.

instant.io - 🚀 Streaming file transfer over WebTorrent (torrents on the web)

syncthing-android - Wrapper of syncthing for Android.