OnionShare vs LocalSend

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

OnionShare is a Security & Privacy solution with tags like file-sharing, anonymous, tor, encryption.

It boasts features such as Allows anonymous file sharing over Tor network, Encrypts files before uploading, Creates one-time website to share files, Works on Windows, Mac and Linux, Open source and free and pros including Highly secure and private, Easy to use interface, Does not require recipient to install any software, Allows sharing large files anonymously, Completely free with no limits.

On the other hand, LocalSend is a File Sharing product tagged with local, privacy, security, open-source, file-sync.

Its standout features include 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 it shines with pros like Strong privacy and security, No limits on storage space, Free and open source, Works offline, Lightweight and fast.

Feature	OnionShare	LocalSend
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Primary Category	Security & Privacy	File Sharing

Product Overview

OnionShare

Description: OnionShare is an open source tool that allows you to securely and anonymously share files of any size. It works by hosting a one-time website accessible over the Tor network, allowing recipients to download files without revealing the sender's identity.

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.

Key Features Comparison

OnionShare Features

• Allows anonymous file sharing over Tor network
• Encrypts files before uploading
• Creates one-time website to share files
• Works on Windows, Mac and Linux
• Open source and free

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)

Pros & Cons Analysis

OnionShare

Pros

• Highly secure and private
• Easy to use interface
• Does not require recipient to install any software
• Allows sharing large files anonymously
• Completely free with no limits

Cons

• Requires Tor browser
• Slow transfer speeds
• No way to verify recipient got the file
• Requires some technical knowledge to use
• Limited to one-time website for each share

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

Pricing Comparison

OnionShare

• Open Source
• Free

LocalSend

• Free
• Open Source