The Best Free LocalSend Alternative
in 2026
Why download .exe files and mobile apps on every device? ClipGaint runs 100% in your browser — no installs, ever.
Why people are switching from LocalSend
We love what LocalSend tried to do. But these friction points keep holding users back.
LocalSend forces you to download and install a desktop app (.exe on Windows, .dmg on Mac) and a mobile app from the App Store or Play Store — on every single device you want to use.
Sharing a quick photo with a friend? With LocalSend, both of you need to stop, download a 30MB app, install it, grant permissions, then finally transfer. That's 5 minutes of setup for a 5-second task.
LocalSend requires manual firewall configuration on some networks — corporate Wi-Fi and campus networks often block the ports it uses.
No web-based option at all — if you're on a borrowed laptop, a school computer, or a device where you can't install software, LocalSend simply doesn't work.
ClipGaint vs LocalSend
A side-by-side comparison of features, limitations, and real-world usability.
| Feature | ClipGaint | LocalSend |
|---|---|---|
| Requires App Installation | ||
| Works on Borrowed / Restricted Devices | ||
| Clipboard / Text Sync | ||
| Folder Transfer | ||
| Setup Time | ~10 seconds | 5+ minutes |
| Works Through Firewalls | ||
| End-to-End Encrypted | ||
| No Account Required | ||
| Cross-Network Transfers (TURN) |
Why ClipGaint is the ultimate alternative
Zero-friction file sharing and clipboard sync that just works — on every device, every platform.
100% Browser-Based
No .exe files, no App Store downloads, no APKs. Works on any device with a modern browser.
Gigabit-Speed WebRTC
Files transfer directly between devices over your local network — not through slow cloud servers.
End-to-End Encrypted
DTLS-encrypted peer-to-peer connections. Your files never touch our servers.
Every Platform, Every OS
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS — if it has a browser, it works.
Zero Cloud, Zero Storage
Nothing is ever uploaded to a server. Files go directly from device A to device B.
10-Second Setup
Open the website → Create a room → Share the code. That's it. No accounts, no plugins, no configuration.
The ultimate
clipboard hack is here.
Sync text, links, files and snippets across up to 4 devices simultaneously. Secure, ephemeral, and lightning-fast. No login required for quick drops.