LANDrop - Download

I’ve been using it for about a month now, mostly because I keep forgetting to set up proper SSH or SMB shares when I’m just tossing files between my laptop and a Raspberry Pi on the same network. This thing? It’s like AirDrop but for any device with a terminal. No setup, no passwords, just drag and drop. Honestly, I didn’t expect it to work this smoothly on a Mac without a bunch of config.

The good stuff

The interface is so simple it almost feels lazy-like, there’s barely anything to click. But that’s exactly why it works. You open it, see all devices on your local network, and just drag a folder from Finder onto the LANDrop window. Boom, it starts uploading. I was transferring a 300 MB project folder from my Mac to a headless server in under ten seconds. That speed felt real, not like some delayed FTP response. And it doesn’t hog CPU or memory. I left it running while compiling code, and I didn’t notice a single lag spike.

Also, it supports all common file types-images, .zip, .json, even large video files. No weird conversion errors. The only thing I’d highlight is how it shows the progress bar right in the app, which is nice when you’re sending something big and don’t want to check your terminal every five seconds.

The not-so-good

It’s definitely limited to local networks. If you’re trying to send a file across Wi-Fi at a coffee shop, it won’t work. And there’s no way to manually add a device if it doesn’t show up. Once, my old MacBook wouldn’t appear after a reboot, and I had to restart LANDrop on both ends to get it back. A bit annoying, but not dealbreaking.

Also, since it’s free and made by an unknown developer, there’s zero documentation. I had to figure out the basic flow through trial and error. If you’re someone who needs detailed logs or admin controls, this isn’t going to cut it. And don’t expect fancy features like scheduling or encryption-this is strictly point-to-point file dropping.

Bottom line

If you need to move files fast between Macs or other devices on your home or office network, LANDrop - Download for Mac is worth the two-second install. It’s lightweight, reliable, and does one thing really well. Not for everyone, but if you're a dev, designer, or just tired of fiddling with shared folders, give it a shot. Free and functional-that’s hard to beat.