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ShareDrop

ShareDrop was acquired by Limewire in 2025, after which it ceased to provide the source code for its current websitew which just redirects to Limewire after uploading something. The platform also introduced mandatory online file hosting with paid options and began promoting its...

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  • Freemium (Subscription)
  • Proprietary (MIT)

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  • Discontinued

Platforms

  • Online
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ShareDrop was acquired by Limewire in 2025, after which it ceased to provide the source code for its current website which just redirects to Limewire after uploading something. The platform also introduced mandatory online file hosting with paid options and began promoting its cryptocurrency.

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Properties

  1.  Lightweight
  2.  AI-Powered

Features

  1.  Peer-To-Peer
  2.  WebRTC
  3.  No registration required
  4.  Large File Transfer
  5.  End-to-End Encryption

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Comments and Reviews

   
Comment summary: ShareDrop receives praise for its simplicity and effectiveness in file sharing across devices, akin to AirDrop. It is appreciated for its open-source design and ease of use without the need for additional apps. Some users, however, critique its reliance on external services like Cloudflare and express a desire for better network disruption handling and UI improvements compared to competitors like Snapdrop.
Top Positive Comment
Evan Tanner
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I like ShareDrop rather than Snapdrop because Snapdrop's servers have been off and on and because Sharedrop does not require both users to be on the same network. However, Snapdrop has a better UI whereas ShareDrop has an older-looking UI.

brunetton

100% agreed !

Top Negative Comment
fnx
2

The official instance uses Cloudflare, and self-hosting is not possible without using external proprietary third-party services. So the Free licence doesn't give you much freedom :-(

7heo

Also firebase.

brunetton
0

Simple, efficient, not restricted to the same network (!)

Guest
0

It works. Just wanted to say thank you to the developer.

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Guest
1

open source. simple/good/fun design

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m-p {3}
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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.

riveravaldez
0

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.

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What is ShareDrop?

ShareDrop was acquired by Limewire in 2025, after which it ceased to provide the source code for its current websitew which just redirects to Limewire after uploading something. The platform also introduced mandatory online file hosting with paid options and began promoting its cryptocurrency.

The original code is still on GitHub: https://github.com/SnapDrop/snapdrop

The fork PairDrop icon PairDrop is still active.

Original description:

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 information

  • Developed by

    US flagLime Wire

  • Licensing

    Proprietary (MIT) and Freemium product.

  • Pricing

    Subscription that costs from $10 per month + free version with limited functionality.

  • Written in

  • Rating

    Average rating of 4.3 (12 ratings)

  • Alternatives

    89 alternatives listed

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  • Supported Languages

    • English

AlternativeTo Categories

File Sharing, Security & Privacy

GitHub repository

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  •  789 Forks
  •  103 Open Issues
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Our users have written 14 comments and reviews about ShareDrop, and it has gotten 61 likes

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