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LANDrop vs OpenMTP

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

LANDrop

8.0
Utilities

Drop any files to any devices on your LAN

OpenMTP

8.0
Utilities

Android file transfer

Metric LANDrop OpenMTP
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 18 3.7K
90-day Installs 55 9.0K
365-day Installs 247 22.2K
Version 0.4.0 3.3.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 5.8K 6.3K
GitHub Forks 470 250
Open Issues 184 159
License BSD-3-Clause MIT
Language C++ JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 1y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Jan 26, 2020

Reviews

LANDrop

LANDrop is a cross-platform file transfer tool that allows users to share files across devices on the same LAN, providing an alternative to AirDrop. It is particularly useful for those seeking a seamless and platform-agnostic file-sharing solution.

Enables users to transfer files between devices connected to the same local network.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support for various operating systems
  • + User-friendly interface for easy file transfers
  • + No need for server setup or additional infrastructure

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update functionality
  • - Some open issues may indicate ongoing bugs or maintenance needs

OpenMTP

OpenMTP is a feature-rich Android file transfer application for macOS, offering advanced capabilities beyond the default Android File Transfer. It supports seamless file transfers, sync modes, and is ideal for users needing reliable and efficient Android file management on macOS.

Enables file transfer between Android devices and macOS systems.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform compatibility with advanced features for macOS users
  • + Feature-rich with options like sync mode and file grouping
  • + Open-source with MIT license, fostering community contribution

Cons

  • - Lacks support for Garmin devices despite a closed enhancement request
  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates