Detailed Comparison of File Sharing Tools

PairDrop

Modern fork of Snapdrop with enhanced features and security.

Original browser-based local file sharing solution.

Cross-platform native app for offline file sharing.

Feature	PairDrop	Snapdrop	LocalSend
Installation Required Whether the tool requires installation before use	No	No	Yes
Maximum File Size Maximum size of files that can be transferred	2GB	2GB	Unlimited
Offline Mode Ability to work without internet connection	Partial	Partial	Full

Feature	PairDrop	Snapdrop	LocalSend
End-to-End Encryption Data is encrypted between sender and receiver	Yes	Yes	Yes
Open Source Code is publicly available for review	Yes	Yes	Yes
Data Privacy Level of privacy protection for transferred data	High	High	Very High

Feature	PairDrop	Snapdrop	LocalSend
User Interface Style and design of the user interface	Modern	Simple	Native
Cross-Platform Availability across different platforms	Browser-based	Browser-based	Native Apps
Setup Time Time needed to start using the tool	Instant	Instant	Quick Install

Choose PairDrop if: You want a modern, browser-based solution with enhanced features.

Choose Snapdrop if: You prefer a simple, lightweight browser-based tool.

Choose LocalSend if: You need a native app with offline capabilities and no file size limits.