# LocalSend (open-source file manager)

> LocalSend is a free, open-source file manager for Android and iOS. Cross-Platform file sharing solution via WiFi. It has 93,621 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and you can install it from F-Droid, Google Play and the App Store.

LocalSend is an open source app to share files and messages between nearby devices using the local wifi network. The communication between devices is entirely end-to-end encrypted via HTTPS. No Internet required. No tracking. No ads. Currently, this app is available on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and Linux. You can find all download options on the official homepage. The operating system may still gather usage data.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/localsend/localsend |
| Platforms | Android, iOS |
| Built with | Flutter |
| GitHub stars | 93,621 |
| License | Apache-2.0 (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/org.localsend.localsend_app/ (package org.localsend.localsend_app) |
| F-Droid anti-features | none flagged |
| Google Play | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.localsend.localsend_app |
| App Store | https://apps.apple.com/app/id1661733229 |
| Website | https://localsend.org |
| Official | no |
| Category | File managers & sync |
| Latest release | v1.18.2 (Aug 21, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 7, 2026 |

F-Droid builds its apps from source and flags anti-features: https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Anti-Features/

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