# Meet LocalSend - A Cross Platform, Open Source Alternative to AirDrop

DevFeed: [Meet LocalSend - A Cross Platform, Open Source Alternative to AirDrop](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/meet-localsend-a-cross-platform-open-source-alternative-to-airdrop-10593.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://technotim.com/posts/localsend/>)

Author: Techno Tim

Published: 2024-03-09T13:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Techno Tim](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techno-tim.md>)

Topics: [cross-platform](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cross-platform.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>), [App](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/app.md>), [Linux](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/linux.md>), [Windows](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/windows.md>), [Android](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android.md>), [iOS](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ios.md>), [macOS](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/macos.md>)

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## AI overview

A guide to LocalSend, an open-source, cross-platform application for securely transferring files between Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android devices without an internet connection or third-party service. It covers installation options and offline binaries.

## Source excerpt

LocalSend is an open source application that securely transfers files between devices without the internet. It's cross platform meaning that it's available for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS (iPhone, iPad), and Android devices. This is a great alternative to AirDrop or QuickSend and can send and receive files to other devices without a 3rd party service like Google Drive. 📺 Watch Video Disclos...