NearDrop
NearDrop is a free, open-source file sync and transfer app for macOS. An unofficial Google Nearby Share/Quick Share app for macOS. It has 6,290 GitHub stars and is released under the Unlicense license. Its source code is on GitHub at grishka/NearDrop.
- macOS
- File sync & transfer
- Actively maintained
About NearDrop
NearDrop is a partial implementation of Google's Nearby Share/Quick Share for macOS. Protocol documentation is available separately.
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What is NearDrop?
NearDrop is a free, open-source file sync and transfer app for macOS. An unofficial Google Nearby Share/Quick Share app for macOS. It has 6,290 GitHub stars and is released under the Unlicense license. Its source code is on GitHub at grishka/NearDrop.
Is NearDrop free and open source?
Yes. NearDrop's source code is public on GitHub under the Unlicense license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install NearDrop?
Download the installer for macOS from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v2.2.2).
Is NearDrop still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Sep 19, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.