ShareBetweenDevices vs AirDrop: which should you use?
ShareBetweenDevices is a free, private, browser-based file transfer tool that works between any devices — no upload, no account, no app.
| Feature | ShareBetweenDevices | AirDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Free | ✅ Always free | ✅ Free |
| Account required | ✅ None | ✅ None |
| Files stored on server | ✅ Never | ✅ No |
| File size limit | ✅ No limit | ⚠️ ~5 GB practical |
| Works cross-platform | ✅ Any device with a browser | ❌ Apple only |
| App install required | ✅ No | ✅ No (built-in) |
| End-to-end encrypted | ✅ DTLS WebRTC | ✅ Yes |
| Clipboard text transfer | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (Apple only) |
Why not AirDrop?
AirDrop only works between Apple devices. If you need to send a file from an iPhone to a Windows PC, an Android phone, or a Linux laptop, AirDrop is not an option. ShareBetweenDevices works in any modern browser — Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari — on any operating system.
How ShareBetweenDevices works
Open the site, drop a file or paste clipboard text, and share the QR code or PIN with the other device. The transfer happens directly between the two browsers using WebRTC — the same technology used for video calls. Files are encrypted in transit and are never uploaded to or stored on a server. When the tab closes, nothing is stored anywhere.