PairDrop

Overview

PairDrop is ranked #43 of 105 in file transfer services on Specifiction. It runs on Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan.

Compared on file transfer services

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Facts

What it does

PairDrop is a browser-based file-sharing app for sending images, documents, and text between devices.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

Local transfers

Devices on the same local network can send files peer to peer.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

Internet transfers

Users can transfer files between paired devices or through temporary public rooms.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

Pairing

Devices can be paired using a six-digit code or QR code, and pairing persists when PairDrop is reopened.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

Public rooms

Public rooms are joined with a five-letter code or QR code, and closing PairDrop leaves the room.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

File handling

Multiple files can be transferred at once, and multiple downloads are packaged as a ZIP file.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

Mobile sharing

On Android and iOS, users can download, share, or save received files to the gallery through the Share menu.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

Integrations

The FAQ says files can be sent directly from Windows’ context menu, iOS and Android share menus, and a command-line interface.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

Self-hosting

Users can host their own instance with Docker or Node.js and configure their own STUN/TURN servers.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

Transfer privacy

The FAQ says same-network files are not sent to a server, PairDrop does not use a database, and WebRTC encrypts files in transit.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

Connection caveat

For paired devices behind a NAT, the PairDrop TURN server may route files and messages; the FAQ says transfer speed decreases when traffic uses TURN.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

Security caveat

The FAQ says users still have to trust the PairDrop server and describes zero-trust signaling and verification as a planned improvement.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

Support

The project invites bug reports and feature requests through GitHub issues and says users can support it with donations.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

Intended use

The FAQ says the project focuses narrowly on instant file transfer and may decline feature requests to preserve simplicity.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

Where it ranks on Specifiction

• Best File Transfer Services in 2026#43 of 105

Sources

• github.com/schlagmichdoch/PairDrop/blob/master/REA· checked 5 Oct 2026
• github.com/schlagmichdoch/PairDrop/blob/master/doc· checked 5 Oct 2026