Multi-platform graphical tool for working with Firebird databases
Created by members
of the Firebird community
Product on the market
Experience in DBMS development
Supports all versions of Firebird database
Supports English
and Portuguese
Tools for database analysis and optimization
Runs databases > 1TB
Works on Linux, Windows, MacOS, Android operating systems
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Transferring files between devices shouldn't feel like rocket science, yet many of us still resort to emailing files to ourselves or digging for a USB cable. promises a solution: an open-source, browser-based tool that lets you share files directly between devices without uploading anything to a server. It sounds almost too convenient—and that convenience naturally raises questions about safety.
If you aren't on the same Wi-Fi, use the "+" button to create a unique URL for a private room.
: When you open the ShareDrop Website on devices sharing the same Wi-Fi network, they instantly spot one another.
Multiple reports indicate that ShareDrop was quietly acquired by in late 2024 or early 2025. Shifting Business Model: sharedrop.io safe
Traditionally, ShareDrop has been considered safe due to its decentralized design: WebRTC Protocol:
: Keep an updated extension like uBlock Origin active to automatically screen for silent domain acquisitions or badware scripts. Share public link
| Tool | Encryption | Server Storage | Requires App | Best For | Safety Rating | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | WebRTC (DTLS) | No (signaling only) | No | Quick LAN transfers | ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5) | | Snapdrop | WebRTC | No | No | Same as Sharedrop but open source | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)* | | PairDrop | WebRTC | No (optional relay) | No | Advanced LAN + WAN | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) | | LocalSend | TLS 1.3 | No | Yes (all platforms) | High security & reliability | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) | | WeTransfer | TLS (in transit) | Yes (7 days) | No | Easy cloud sharing | ⭐⭐ (2/5 for privacy) | | AirDrop | Apple’s proprietary | No | Yes (Apple only) | Apple ecosystem | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) | If you aren't on the same Wi-Fi, use
Is ShareDrop the best Open source alternative to Apple's AirDrop?
[Old ShareDrop] Sender Browser <=======(Encrypted WebRTC P2P Data)=======> Recipient Browser [New ShareDrop] Sender Browser -------> LimeWire Cloud Storage -------> Recipient Browser The Classic Architecture (Prior to 2025)
Recent developments have led community experts and privacy advocates to advise caution: automated detection indicators
Technically, the underlying framework of ShareDrop is designed for high security:
Why such divergence? Each scanner weighs different factors. Scam-detector and Scamadviser emphasize positive indicators: the site has a valid SSL certificate, has been registered since March 2014 (over 11 years), and isn't listed on any major blacklists. Gridinsoft, however, flags the site for using WHOIS privacy protection (hiding owner identity), automated detection indicators, and overall reputation.
Security. ShareDrop uses a secure and encrypted peer-to-peer connection to transfer information about the file (its name and size) ShareDrop.io
Stop working in the terminal by switching to a graphical tool
Transferring files between devices shouldn't feel like rocket science, yet many of us still resort to emailing files to ourselves or digging for a USB cable. promises a solution: an open-source, browser-based tool that lets you share files directly between devices without uploading anything to a server. It sounds almost too convenient—and that convenience naturally raises questions about safety.
If you aren't on the same Wi-Fi, use the "+" button to create a unique URL for a private room.
: When you open the ShareDrop Website on devices sharing the same Wi-Fi network, they instantly spot one another.
Multiple reports indicate that ShareDrop was quietly acquired by in late 2024 or early 2025. Shifting Business Model:
Traditionally, ShareDrop has been considered safe due to its decentralized design: WebRTC Protocol:
: Keep an updated extension like uBlock Origin active to automatically screen for silent domain acquisitions or badware scripts. Share public link
| Tool | Encryption | Server Storage | Requires App | Best For | Safety Rating | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | WebRTC (DTLS) | No (signaling only) | No | Quick LAN transfers | ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5) | | Snapdrop | WebRTC | No | No | Same as Sharedrop but open source | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)* | | PairDrop | WebRTC | No (optional relay) | No | Advanced LAN + WAN | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) | | LocalSend | TLS 1.3 | No | Yes (all platforms) | High security & reliability | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) | | WeTransfer | TLS (in transit) | Yes (7 days) | No | Easy cloud sharing | ⭐⭐ (2/5 for privacy) | | AirDrop | Apple’s proprietary | No | Yes (Apple only) | Apple ecosystem | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) |
Is ShareDrop the best Open source alternative to Apple's AirDrop?
[Old ShareDrop] Sender Browser <=======(Encrypted WebRTC P2P Data)=======> Recipient Browser [New ShareDrop] Sender Browser -------> LimeWire Cloud Storage -------> Recipient Browser The Classic Architecture (Prior to 2025)
Recent developments have led community experts and privacy advocates to advise caution:
Technically, the underlying framework of ShareDrop is designed for high security:
Why such divergence? Each scanner weighs different factors. Scam-detector and Scamadviser emphasize positive indicators: the site has a valid SSL certificate, has been registered since March 2014 (over 11 years), and isn't listed on any major blacklists. Gridinsoft, however, flags the site for using WHOIS privacy protection (hiding owner identity), automated detection indicators, and overall reputation.
Security. ShareDrop uses a secure and encrypted peer-to-peer connection to transfer information about the file (its name and size) ShareDrop.io