snapdrop
A Progressive Web App for local file sharing (by SnapDrop)
sharedrop
Easy P2P file transfer powered by WebRTC - inspired by Apple AirDrop (by ShareDropio)
| snapdrop | sharedrop | |
|---|---|---|
| 443 | 153 | |
| 19,716 | 10,730 | |
| 0.2% | 0.2% | |
| 3.9 | 3.1 | |
| over 1 year ago | over 1 year ago | |
| JavaScript | JavaScript | |
| GNU General Public License v3.0 only | MIT License |
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For example, an activity of 9.0 indicates that a project is amongst the top 10% of the most actively developed projects that we are tracking.
Stars - the number of stars that a project has on GitHub. Growth - month over month growth in stars.
Activity is a relative number indicating how actively a project is being developed. Recent commits have higher weight than older ones.
For example, an activity of 9.0 indicates that a project is amongst the top 10% of the most actively developed projects that we are tracking.
snapdrop
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 2025-12-30.
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How to Transfer Files Between iOS and Android in 2025
Snapdrop Snapdrop is mainly a browser-based service rather than a native mobile app, though some unofficial wrappers exist. It requires a modern web browser and uses WebRTC for peer-to-peer file transfers. Because it runs in a browser, an internet connection may be necessary. Snapdrop works best for sharing small files, while larger transfers may be slower due to browser constraints. The service is free and does not offer paid features. Users often appreciate its ease of use, lack of installation, and AirDrop-like experience through a web interface. source
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Peer-to-peer file transfers in the browser
rather worried that it's going to go the same fate as [Sharedrop](https://github.com/ShareDropio/sharedrop) and [Snapdrop](https://github.com/SnapDrop/snapdrop) where they recently got taken over by LimeWire the crypto/AI company.
- Snapdrop is now owned by LimeWire
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Query Apple's FindMy Network with Python
If the constraint is that you don't want to install any software, there are a bunch of these web based AirDrop clones, besides the ones mentioned here are two more:
https://pairdrop.net/
https://snapdrop.net/
I've tried PairDrop, it works well.
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Send: Open-source fork of Firefox Send
I love Snapdrop [0] for that use case, since it doesn't require downloading/installing an app.
[0] https://snapdrop.net/
- Snapdrop: Local file sharing in the browser. Inspired by Apple's Airdrop
- Magic Wormhole: get things from one computer to another, safely
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transfer.zip VS snapdrop - a user suggested alternative
2 projects | 29 Jul 2024
Snapdrop is very easy to use but does not work with a VPN, nor does it support infinite file size and WebRTC relaying.
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Sharedrop: Easy P2P file transfer powered by WebRTC – inspired by Apple AirDrop
> My fave is https://snapdrop.net
it's so funny how everyone have a favorite. They all use standardized hacks on top of hacks, just because ISP do not want to let you serve content and will fight for NAT, which is their only line of defense from everyone else messing with their precious IGMP multicast hacks so they can subsidize their TV business on your internet bill. it's all so funny.
but the best joke is how microsoft and apple both tried to "make things work" in the late 90s (?) with their special zero-conf-by-other-names trainwreak of network protocols.
There's no end in sight.
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10 Best Tools for Secure and Efficient File Sharing in 2024
Learn More: Snapdrop
sharedrop
Posts with mentions or reviews of sharedrop.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2025-03-12.
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Peer-to-peer file transfers in the browser
rather worried that it's going to go the same fate as [Sharedrop](https://github.com/ShareDropio/sharedrop) and [Snapdrop](https://github.com/SnapDrop/snapdrop) where they recently got taken over by LimeWire the crypto/AI company.
- LimeWire Has Acquired ShareDrop
- Magic Wormhole: get things from one computer to another, safely
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Sharedrop: Easy P2P file transfer powered by WebRTC – inspired by Apple AirDrop
Sadly things are a bit broken if IPv6 is involved:
https://github.com/szimek/sharedrop/issues/55
- Show HN: I built a website to share files and messages without any server
- LocalSend: Open-source, cross-platform file sharing to nearby devices
- How to copy a file between devices?
- Free and Open Source Alternative to Airdrop
- YouTransfer: Self-hosted file transfer and sharing solution
- ShareDrop – Transfer files to anyone via an encrypted peer-to-peer connection
What are some alternatives?
When comparing snapdrop and sharedrop you can also consider the following projects:
PairDrop - PairDrop: Transfer Files Cross-Platform. No Setup, No Signup.
magic-wormhole - get things from one computer to another, safely
localsend - An open-source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop
LANDrop - Drop any files to any devices on your LAN.