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title: "Discussion on \"PairDrop vs Send: Local or Link-Based Sharing?\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"PairDrop vs Send: Local or Link-Based Sharing?\". Quick Verdict\nPairDrop 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..."
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# [PairDrop vs Send: Local or Link-Based Sharing?](https://selfhostingsh.hashnode.dev/pairdrop-vs-send-local-or-link-based-sharing?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

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...

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