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LocalSend vs OxiCloud
LocalSend has 92,046 GitHub stars, 5,136 forks, 1,113 open issues and last shipped 5 days ago. OxiCloud has 3,576 stars, 170 forks, 94 open issues and last shipped yesterday. LocalSend leads on adoption by 2,474% (92,046 vs 3,576 stars). LocalSend is written in Dart under Apache-2.0; OxiCloud is written in Rust under MIT. LocalSend has attracted 6% as many forks as stars, OxiCloud 5%. OxiCloud was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| LocalSend | OxiCloud | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 92K | ★ 3.6K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Written in | Dart | Rust |
| Last push | 2026-09-14 | 2026-09-18 |
| Forks | ⑂ 5.1K | ⑂ 170 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick LocalSend if
- You weight community size — 92K stars and counting
- You want the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Dart
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick OxiCloud if
- You want the OxiCloud feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches Rust
- You evaluated both and OxiCloud fits your workflow better
About LocalSend
LocalSend is a free, open source, cross platform application that shares files and messages directly between nearby devices over the local network, and it is built for anyone who wants AirDrop style transfers without an internet connection or a third party server.
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About OxiCloud
OxiCloud is a self hosted cloud storage suite written in Rust that gives self hosters, home labs, and small teams files, photos, calendars, and contacts in a single lightweight deployment, aimed at anyone who wants the useful parts of a cloud suite without the operational weight of a traditional PHP stack.
read the full OxiCloud overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is LocalSend or OxiCloud more popular?
LocalSend has 92,046 GitHub stars and OxiCloud has 3,576. LocalSend has the larger community by that measure.
Are LocalSend and OxiCloud free?
Both are open source. LocalSend is licensed under Apache-2.0 and OxiCloud under MIT. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between LocalSend and OxiCloud?
LocalSend is written in Dart and OxiCloud in Rust. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, LocalSend or OxiCloud?
Choose LocalSend if you want the larger community (92,046 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose OxiCloud if its feature set, stack or MIT licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.