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ShareDrop.org
What ShareDrop.org is
ShareDrop.org transfers files between two devices using browsers or mobile apps, and is free with no premium tiers. It is available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web. To connect, a user can share a QR code, link, or eight-character code, and the other device must approve. Transfers use WebRTC, trying a local network connection, then a direct internet connection, then an encrypted relay. Both devices calculate SHA-256 checksums, and a transfer completes only if they match. Folder transfers preserve their structure in Chrome and Edge desktop, and transfers can continue after brief connection drops. The maker says file contents, names, and checksums are exchanged between devices rather than received or stored by its servers. This also means it cannot scan files for malware. Firefox, Safari, and mobile browsers using in-memory downloads have a 512 MB per-file cap; no per-file cap is stated for the iOS and Android apps. Mobile apps use AdMob and Firebase Analytics; the web transfer app has no advertising scripts.
Who it suits
It suits people moving files between their own devices or another person's device, including across desktop and mobile platforms. It may also suit users who want transfers without an account or fee to unlock larger files.
What it does well
- Free, with no premium tiers
- Works across mobile, desktop, and web
- Connection requires recipient approval
- Matching SHA-256 checksums confirm completion
- Folders retain structure in Chrome and Edge desktop
What to know first
- Cannot scan transferred files for malware
- Some browser transfers cap files at 512 MB
- No phone support
- Mobile apps use AdMob and Firebase Analytics
Limits
Firefox, Safari, and mobile browsers that use in-memory downloads are capped at 512 MB per file. The limits page states no per-file cap for the iOS and Android apps. The Free plan has no fee to unlock larger files.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | No account · no premium tiers · no fee to unlock larger files | Free |
As sharedrop.org lists them, read 4 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the ShareDrop.org website or use a supported mobile app.
- Invite the other device with a QR code, link, or 8-character short code.
- Approve the connection on the other device.
- Choose files to transfer between the connected devices.
Verdict
ShareDrop.org offers free device-to-device transfers with connection approval and checksum matching. Note the browser-specific file cap and the absence of malware scanning before choosing it for sensitive or risky files.
Questions
Is ShareDrop.org free?
Yes. Its Free plan costs nothing, requires no account, and has no premium tiers.
Which platforms does ShareDrop.org support?
It supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web.
What is the file size limit?
Firefox, Safari, and mobile browsers using in-memory downloads are capped at 512 MB per file. The limits page states no per-file cap for the iOS and Android apps.
Do the servers receive or store transferred files?
The maker says file contents, names, and checksums are exchanged between devices and are not received or stored by its servers.
Can ShareDrop.org scan files for malware?
No. The service says it cannot scan files because it does not hold them on a server.
How can users get support?
Support is offered by email. Requests are typically answered within a few business days, and phone support is not offered.
Facts from ShareDrop.org's own pages
- Accessibility
- The About page says the team aims for WCAG 2.2 AA on essential operations and lists keyboard operation and screen-reader status announcements among implemented features. · sharedrop.org, 4 Oct 2026
- Connection
- Transfers use WebRTC and try a local network connection, a direct internet connection, then an encrypted relay. · sharedrop.org, 4 Oct 2026
- File size limits
- Firefox, Safari, and mobile browsers using in-memory downloads are capped at 512 MB per file; the iOS and Android apps have no per-file cap stated on the limits page. · sharedrop.org, 4 Oct 2026
- Folders and resume
- Folder transfers preserve structure in Chrome and Edge desktop, and transfers can resume after brief connection drops. · sharedrop.org, 4 Oct 2026
- Integrity
- Both devices compute SHA-256 checksums, and a transfer is marked complete only when they match. · sharedrop.org, 4 Oct 2026
- Invites
- Users can invite another device with a QR code, link, or 8-character short code, and must approve the connection. · sharedrop.org, 4 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The site says the web app runs in modern browsers on Windows, Mac, and Linux, and offers native iPhone, iPad, and Android apps. · sharedrop.org, 4 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says file contents, names, and checksums are exchanged between devices and are not received or stored by its servers. · sharedrop.org, 4 Oct 2026
- Privacy and ads
- The privacy policy says the mobile apps use Google AdMob and Firebase Analytics, while the web transfer app has no advertising scripts. · sharedrop.org, 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- ShareDrop.org transfers files between two devices using their browsers or mobile apps. · sharedrop.org, 4 Oct 2026
- Security limit
- The service says it cannot scan files for malware because it does not hold them on a server. · sharedrop.org, 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support is offered by email; the maker says support requests are typically answered within a few business days and it does not offer phone support. · sharedrop.org, 4 Oct 2026
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