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File sharing

LocalSend privacy rating

Open source app for sending files and messages between nearby devices over the local network, without an internet connection or account.

License: Apache-2.0Platforms: Windows · macOS · Linux · Android · iOS

Summary

LocalSend scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the file sharing criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit.

Score 80 out of 100. How scoring works

Criteria

  • Yes

    Open source Weight 3 of 3

    Is all the source code needed to run the product public?

    Apache-2.0.

    github.com

  • Yes

    No trackers or telemetry Weight 3 of 3

    Are the website and apps free of third-party trackers, with any analytics anonymous and any telemetry off by default?

    The privacy policy states the app does not collect any personal or non-personal data.

    localsend.org

  • Yes

    No ads or data sales Weight 2 of 3

    Is the product funded without advertising, ad targeting or selling user data?

    Free software funded by donations through GitHub Sponsors and in-app donations, with no ads.

    localsend.org

  • No

    Independent audit Weight 2 of 3

    Has an independent security or privacy audit been published within the last three years?

    No independent audit is published.

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