qrsend vs localsend

qrsend

⌨ Send files over WIFI by scanning QR code in terminal (by imba-tjd)

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localsend

An open-source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop (by localsend)

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qrsend		localsend
	Project
1	Mentions	65
1	Stars	36,289
-	Growth	3.6%
10.0	Activity	9.7
almost 2 years ago	Latest Commit	6 days ago
Python	Language	Dart
MIT License	License	MIT License

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qrsend

Posts with mentions or reviews of qrsend. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-10-18.

Localsend: Open-Source Airdrop Alternative
32 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 18 Oct 2023

localsend

Posts with mentions or reviews of localsend. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2024-04-03.

The Rise and Fall of 3M's Floppy Disk
2 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 3 Apr 2024

I agree and get your point.
But localsend has worked well for me. Yes, it requires an app but if we could get vendors to bundle that rather than a boatload of bloatware.
I know that it would be to optimistic to hope for Google.
See https://localsend.org/
Spread the word.
LocalSend: Open-source, cross-platform file sharing to nearby devices
35 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 10 Mar 2024

https://github.com/localsend/localsend
Something to consider, although I'm not sure how much it practically matters.
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
YouTransfer: Self-hosted file transfer and sharing solution
12 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 13 Jan 2024

It works like a charm, and is really easy to use
https://github.com/localsend/localsend
How do I share folder between my Linux mint laptops?
1 project | /r/debian | 9 Dec 2023

Use local send to send files and folders.

4 projects | /r/linuxmint | 8 Dec 2023

I've recently discovered and can recommend LocalSend. It's FOSS, cross-platform, and it just works. Github page with more details here
Transferring a video from fire stick to IOS or uploading in general.
1 project | /r/firetvstick | 7 Dec 2023
Better way to transfer files between Windows <> Mac?
2 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 7 Dec 2023
iPhone Copy to PC Shortcut
2 projects | /r/shortcuts | 26 Nov 2023

Edit: This is very simple implementation, even a POC, for personal use between our own devices at home or other personal private network. Even works on hotspot. But no HTTPS, so don's use on non-private networks. LocalSend, as suggested by u/Fede777 seems to be better for every other use.

What are some alternatives?

When comparing qrsend and localsend you can also consider the following projects:

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

warpinator - Share files across the LAN

qrserv - Transfer files with ease over a network.

snapdrop - A Progressive Web App for local file sharing

uploadserver - Simple Rust file server which lets you upload, share, and download files from a web browser. Ready-to-run binaries for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Free/Open-Source alternative to AirDrop/Dropbox for transferring files on your local network without having to install anything. A more sophisticated version of `python3 -m http.server 8000`.

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

shareviahttp - Share Via Http - Android

protocol - The LocalSend REST API

syncthing-android - Wrapper of syncthing for Android.

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

photon - Photon is a cross-platform file-sharing application built using flutter.