PairDrop vs Send: Local or Link-Based Sharing?

Quick Verdict PairDrop and Send solve different problems. PairDrop is for instant, local file transfers between nearby devices — think AirDrop. Send is for sharing files with anyone via encrypted, expiring links — think WeTransfer. Pick based on your use case, not which is "better." Overview PairDrop is a peer-to-peer file sharing tool inspired by Apple's AirDrop. Devices on the same network discover each other automatically, and files transfer directly between browsers via WebRTC — nothing touches the server. No accounts, no links, no storage. Send is a fork of the discontinued Firefox Send. Upload a file, get an encrypted link with a download limit and expiry time. Files are end-to-end encrypted in the browser before upload. Share the link with anyone — they don't need to be on your network. Feature Comparison Feature PairDrop Send Transfer method Peer-to-peer (WebRTC) Upload → link → download Discovery Auto-discover on LAN Manual link sharing Encryption WebRTC (DTLS) End-to-end (bro