Localsend vs Tilde: Features, Pricing and Fit

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Detail Localsend Tilde
Overview This cross-platform utility simplifies direct device-to-device communication, allowing you to move files instantly between your phone, tablet, and computer without needing an internet connection, accounts, or complex setup. It's a straightforward solution for personal and home use. Tilde is a native file manager for macOS 14 Sonoma or later, designed as a Finder replacement for Mac users. It supports workflows like keeping folders side by side, organizing files with custom properties, and giving each project its own workspace. This allows users to keep project contexts together, reducing the time spent managing files and making it easier to find what they need or switch tasks. Tilde is available as a one-time purchase.
Listed features
  • **Cross-platform Compatibility:** Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, allowing seamless transfers between different operating systems.
  • **Enhanced Security:** All transfers use end-to-end encryption via HTTPS, keeping your data private and within your local network, with optional PIN verification for extra protection.
  • **No Internet Required:** Functions entirely offline, meaning your sensitive data never leaves your local network and you don't need an active internet connection to share.
  • **Blazingly Fast Transfers:** Leverages the maximum speed of your WiFi network, bypassing bandwidth limits often imposed by cloud services.
  • **Free and Open Source:** Completely free to use, without ads, tracking, hidden costs, or the need for accounts or logins.
  • Split views: Work between folders in one window with multiple panes and tabs
  • Custom sidebars: Create a sidebar space for every project context
  • Properties: Organize files with custom fields like status or client
  • Command palette: Find files, folders, or run commands from the keyboard
  • Workspaces: Save and reopen custom layouts of panes, tabs, and folders
  • Live Groups: Keep sidebar groups updated with filters for properties or file types
Best suited to
  • Individuals and families who want to share files privately and quickly between their personal devices.
  • Users seeking an alternative to cloud-based file sharing services for local network transfers.
  • Anyone needing to move large files between different operating systems (e.g., Android to Windows, iOS to macOS) without cables or internet.
  • Mac users running macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
Limitations and fit
  • Primarily designed for local network use, meaning it does not facilitate transfers over the internet to remote devices.
  • Intel Macs are not supported.
Pricing model Free One-time Payment
Listed price Not listed Not listed Check current pricing
Platforms MacOS, Browser, Windows MacOS
Localsend
Localsend

Share files offline between nearby devices, fast and private

Pricing Free
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Tilde
Tilde

Browse, move, and organize Mac files faster than Finder

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