ShareDrop
HTML5 clone of Apple's AirDrop - easy P2P file transfer powered by WebRTC
- Free • Open Source
- Online
- Self-Hosted
- WebRTC
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What is ShareDrop?
ShareDrop is an HTML5 clone of the Apple AirDrop service. It allows you to transfer files directly between devices, without having to upload them to any server first. It uses WebRTC for secure peer-to-peer file transfer and Firebase for presence management and WebRTC signaling.
ShareDrop allows you to send files to other devices in the same local network (i.e. devices with the same public IP address) without any configuration - simply open https://www.sharedrop.io on all devices and they will see each other. It also allows you to send files between networks - just click + button in the top right corner of the page to create a room with a unique URL and share this URL with other people you want to send a file to. Once they open this page in a browser on their devices, you'll see each other's avatars.
The main difference between ShareDrop and AirDrop is that ShareDrop requires Internet connection to discover other devices, while AirDrop doesn't need one - it creates an ad-hoc wireless network between them. On the other hand, ShareDrop allows you to share files between mobile (Android) and desktop devices and between networks as well.
ShareDrop allows you to send files to other devices in the same local network (i.e. devices with the same public IP address) without any configuration - simply open https://www.sharedrop.io on all devices and they will see each other. It also allows you to send files between networks - just click + button in the top right corner of the page to create a room with a unique URL and share this URL with other people you want to send a file to. Once they open this page in a browser on their devices, you'll see each other's avatars.
The main difference between ShareDrop and AirDrop is that ShareDrop requires Internet connection to discover other devices, while AirDrop doesn't need one - it creates an ad-hoc wireless network between them. On the other hand, ShareDrop allows you to share files between mobile (Android) and desktop devices and between networks as well.
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ShareDrop
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Our users have written 9 comments and reviews about ShareDrop, and it has gotten 38 likes
- Developed by Cowbell Labs
- Open Source and Free product.
- Average rating of 4.9
- 58 alternatives listed
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- anthonyec added ShareDrop as alternative(s) to Salad Room8 days ago
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- RootBoot liked ShareDropabout 1 month ago
Painless file transfer over local network
It works well, I wish it was more resilient to network disruptions and include a way of resuming a transfer. Also, I wish it was more obvious when it's actually transferring data and include a percentage or the transfer speed.
A really good, simple, efficient, practical/useful idea. As long as it preserves users privacy and security, and doesn't close source-code, seems really fine.
It's just like AirDrop on MacOS. I use it to share pictures between my Linux laptop and iPhone. Works great. Definitely recommend!
does the job and never tedious
I was looking for something like this!
The easiest way to share a file between devices connected to the same network.
Whitout any app.