# PairDrop privacy rating

Open source web app for sending files and text between devices on the same network or paired devices over WebRTC, usable at pairdrop.net or self-hosted. A fork of Snapdrop.

## Summary

PairDrop 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.

- Website: https://pairdrop.net
- Source code: https://github.com/schlagmichdoch/PairDrop
- License: GPL-3.0
- Platforms: Web
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [File sharing](https://privacyratings.com/file-sharing/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0. | https://github.com/schlagmichdoch/PairDrop/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code. | https://github.com/schlagmichdoch/PairDrop |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free software funded by donations, with no ads. | https://buymeacoffee.com/pairdrop |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/file-sharing/pairdrop/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/file-sharing/pairdrop.md