Share files to nearby devices. Free, open source, cross-platform. An open source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop.
Publisher’s description
What is LocalSend?
LocalSend by Tien Do Nam is open-source Windows software in the system utilities category. It ranks 7th by popularity among system utilities in this catalogue. It is written in Dart. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.18.2, released on August 24, 2026. The version history goes back to January 28, 2023: 19 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.3 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 69,610 times. The source code on GitHub (localsend/localsend) has 95,202 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Project description on GitHub: “An open-source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: LocalSend is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is LocalSend safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
122783E6ABB4B0A1F1603D896F46A03AEDA3004479EBD3175CAB4DDAC6B60919· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 19 versions ›19 versions over 4 years · about 5.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.18.2Latest | August 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.17.0 | February 20, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.16.1 | November 4, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.16.0 | November 3, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.15.4 | August 20, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.15.3 | July 29, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.15.2 | July 25, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.15.1 | July 18, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id LocalSend.LocalSend -echoco install localsend.portable -yscoop install extras/localsendLocalSend-1.18.2-windows-x86-64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask localsendflatpak install flathub org.localsend.localsend_appInformation
- Publisher
- Tien Do Nam
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/localsend/localsend
- Written in
- Dart
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.18.2
- Released
- August 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 30, 2023
- Versions listed
- 19
- Updates / year
- 5.3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 69,610
- GitHub stars
- 95,202
- GitHub forks
- 5,351
- Website
- localsend.org
- winget ID
- LocalSend.LocalSend
- Chocolatey package
- localsend.portable
- Scoop package
- extras/localsend
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Frequently asked questions
Is LocalSend free?
Yes. LocalSend is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is LocalSend safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install LocalSend with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can LocalSend be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does LocalSend run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of LocalSend?
The versions page lists all 19 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 28, 2023.
Can I use LocalSend without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to LocalSend?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Simplenote and Hydrus Network. The alternatives page compares them.
