Planned features, comparison with alternatives, and the path to becoming the best file transfer solution
| Feature | InstDrop | LocalSend | PairDrop | Wormhole | Tresorit | AirDrop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-platform | ||||||
| No installation required | ||||||
| E2E encryption | ||||||
| Real-time P2P transfer | ||||||
| Offline LAN transfer | ||||||
| Public rooms | ||||||
| Password sharing | ||||||
| Paranoid mode | ||||||
| Link password protection | ||||||
| Download limits | ||||||
| Folder transfer | ||||||
| Transfer resume |
Features already implemented in InstDrop:
Direct device-to-device transfer via WebRTC
Easy connection via QR code or shareable link
Send text along with files
Secure password transfer with Apple Keychain integration
Extra security – channel closes after first connection
Full localization in 11 languages
Save received files locally in browser
Preview images and videos before download
Transfer entire folders with directory structure preserved
Transfer files on local network without internet connection
Features we're planning to implement based on competitor analysis:
Join a room with 5-letter code – great for conferences, classrooms, or group sharing
Inspired by: PairDrop
Pair devices with 6-digit code for quick repeated transfers
Inspired by: PairDrop, LocalSend
Install InstDrop as an app on mobile and desktop
Inspired by: LocalSend
Achieve faster transfer speeds approaching LocalSend levels
Inspired by: LocalSend, AirDrop
Set maximum number of downloads for shared links (e.g. allow only 5 downloads)
Inspired by: Tresorit Send
Easy-to-remember transfer codes like '7-crossover-clockwork' instead of random strings
Inspired by: Magic Wormhole, Croc
Better support for VPN, corporate networks, iCloud Private Relay
Inspired by: PairDrop
Resume interrupted transfers from where they left off
Inspired by: Croc
Set expiration time and download limits for shared links
Inspired by: Wormhole, Tresorit Send
Get notified when someone downloads your shared file
Inspired by: Tresorit Send
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The fastest cross-platform file transfer – works on any Mac and Windows PC.
The fastest way to get movies from your Windows PC to iPhone – without iTunes, cables, or cloud services.
Forget about tangled cables – transfer files wirelessly between any devices in seconds.
Send big files directly between devices – no cloud upload, no waiting, no storage limits.
Transfer files directly between devices on local network without internet connection. No servers, maximum privacy.
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Protect your confidential files with end-to-end encryption and zero cloud storage.
Share files anonymously without registration – no sign-up, no email, no tracking.
Share files between devices using only your local network – no internet connection required.
Transfer videos in full original quality – no compression, no quality loss, no file size limits.
The fastest way to get files from your iPad to your computer – wirelessly and without iTunes.
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Share photos, videos, and documents between any phones – Android and iPhone – without cables or cloud storage.
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