LocalSend vs D-LAN

Struggling to choose between LocalSend and D-LAN? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

LocalSend is a File Sharing solution with tags like local, privacy, security, open-source, file-sync.

It boasts features such as Sync files between devices, Store files locally, not in the cloud, Open source codebase, End-to-end encryption, Available on Windows, Mac, Linux, Selective sync (choose which folders to sync), Versioning (restore previous versions of files) and pros including Strong privacy and security, No limits on storage space, Free and open source, Works offline, Lightweight and fast.

On the other hand, D-LAN is a Media & Entertainment product tagged with media, video, music, photo, streaming, home-network.

Its standout features include Media streaming, Support for videos, music, photos, Self-hosted server, Stream over local network, Web-based UI, Metadata support, Subtitle support, Transcoding, and it shines with pros like Self-hosted and open source, Works over LAN for fast streaming, Web UI for easy access, Support for many media formats, Transcoding for device compatibility, Free and customizable.

Feature	LocalSend	D-LAN
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	File Sharing	Media & Entertainment

Product Overview

LocalSend

Description: LocalSend is a free, open-source alternative to Dropbox that allows you to sync files between devices while keeping them stored locally. It emphasizes privacy and security by not storing files in the cloud.

D-LAN

Description: D-LAN is an open-source, self-hosted media server that allows you to stream your video, music, and photo libraries from a centralized server to devices around your home over local network.

Key Features Comparison

LocalSend Features

• Sync files between devices
• Store files locally, not in the cloud
• Open source codebase
• End-to-end encryption
• Available on Windows, Mac, Linux
• Selective sync (choose which folders to sync)
• Versioning (restore previous versions of files)

D-LAN Features

• Media streaming
• Support for videos, music, photos
• Self-hosted server
• Stream over local network
• Web-based UI
• Metadata support
• Subtitle support
• Transcoding

Pros & Cons Analysis

LocalSend

Pros

• Strong privacy and security
• No limits on storage space
• Free and open source
• Works offline
• Lightweight and fast

Cons

• Manual setup required
• No web interface
• No mobile app
• No collaboration features

D-LAN

Pros

• Self-hosted and open source
• Works over LAN for fast streaming
• Web UI for easy access
• Support for many media formats
• Transcoding for device compatibility
• Free and customizable

Cons

• Setup can be complex
• No remote access without port forwarding
• Limited mobile app support
• Requires always-on PC as server
• No cloud sync features

Pricing Comparison

LocalSend

• Free
• Open Source

D-LAN

• Open Source