Local Content SharevsPrivyDrop
Two self-hosted AirDrop alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Local Content Share | PrivyDrop | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 51/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #43 of 86 in File Sharing | #59 of 86 in File Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 493 | 145 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +-1 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 3 |
| Latest release | v37 · 28 Jan 2026 | v1.3.0 · 8 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | HTML | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Local Content Share scores 51/100 against 46/100 for PrivyDrop, so it is the safer default.
PrivyDrop ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Local Content Share.
If you want the quickest setup, Local Content Share is easier to run; PrivyDrop needs more configuration.
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