LocalSend vs Sharik

Struggling to choose between LocalSend and Sharik? 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, Sharik is a Office & Productivity product tagged with document-management, project-management, wiki, blog, permissions, workflows.

Its standout features include Document management, Project management, Wiki & blog, Permissions & workflows, Open source, Self-hosted, and it shines with pros like Free and open source, Customizable, Good permissions system, Integrates with LDAP, On-premise solution (data stays internal).

Feature	LocalSend	Sharik
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	File Sharing	Office & Productivity

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.

Sharik

Description: Sharik is an open-source, self-hosted alternative to SharePoint. It allows teams to collaborate by sharing documents, managing projects, writing wikis and blogs. It has robust permissions and workflows.

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)

Sharik Features

• Document management
• Project management
• Wiki & blog
• Permissions & workflows
• Open source
• Self-hosted

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

Sharik

Pros

• Free and open source
• Customizable
• Good permissions system
• Integrates with LDAP
• On-premise solution (data stays internal)

Cons

• Steep learning curve
• Not as feature rich as SharePoint
• Limited mobile apps
• Requires self-hosting and maintenance

Pricing Comparison

LocalSend

• Free
• Open Source

Sharik

• Open Source