Sharedrop: Easy P2P file transfer powered by WebRTC – inspired by Apple AirDrop

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  1. localsend

    An open-source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop

    I tried most of these apps some time ago, and the best ones for large files were Landrop and Localsend. If you have a VPN, you can use them to transfer files remotely too.

    https://landrop.app

    https://localsend.org

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  3. 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

  4. snapdrop

    A Progressive Web App for local file sharing

    > 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.

  5. LANDrop

    Drop any files to any devices on your LAN.

    I tried most of these apps some time ago, and the best ones for large files were Landrop and Localsend. If you have a VPN, you can use them to transfer files remotely too.

    https://landrop.app

    https://localsend.org

  6. NearDrop

    An unofficial Google Nearby Share/Quick Share app for macOS

  7. blaze

    ⚡ File sharing progressive web app built using WebTorrent and WebSockets (by blenderskool)

  8. p2p-file-transfer

    A simple tool for P2P file transfer in browser using TypeScript, React.js and Peer.js (by chidokun)

  9. Civic Auth

    Auth in Less Than 5 Minutes. Civic Auth comes with multiple SSO options, optional embedded wallets, and user management — all implemented with just a few lines of code. Start building today.

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