Beyond Your WiFi Network
Snapdrop is clever for local transfers, but limited to the same network. Stash lets you share files with anyone, anywhere—not just people in the same room.
Local vs. global sharing
Snapdrop
Same WiFi network required
Both devices must be online
Peer-to-peer transfer
No link to share later
Stash
Works anywhere with internet
Async—share now, download later
Encrypted cloud storage
Permanent shareable link
Snapdrop's limitations
Must be on the same network
Snapdrop works by connecting devices on the same local WiFi network—great for home or office, useless when sharing with someone remote. Stash works anywhere you have internet, regardless of where your recipient is located.
Both parties must be online simultaneously
Snapdrop transfers happen in real-time. Both sender and receiver must have the website open at the same time for the transfer to work. Miss that window and nothing happens. Stash lets you share now and recipients download whenever convenient.
Browser limitations
Snapdrop runs entirely in the browser, which means file size is limited by available browser memory. Large files can crash the tab or fail silently. Stash handles files of any size with reliable chunked uploads and cloud storage.
No persistence
With Snapdrop, once the transfer is done, there is no record or link. If you need to share the same file again, you start from scratch. Stash gives you a permanent link you can reuse indefinitely until you delete the file.
When to use each
Snapdrop works for:
- • Quick transfers in the same room
- • Cross-platform local sharing (iPhone to Windows PC)
- • When you do not want to upload anywhere
Stash excels at:
- • Remote sharing (different cities, countries)
- • Async sharing (download anytime)
- • Reusable links for repeated sharing
Stash vs Snapdrop
| Feature | Snapdrop | Stash |
|---|---|---|
| Range | Same WiFi network only | Anywhere with internet |
| Requires Both Online | Yes (real-time only) | No (async sharing) |
| End-to-End Encryption | Yes (peer-to-peer) | Yes (AES-256-GCM) |
| File Size Limit | Browser memory limited | No limit |
| Works Offline | No (needs web access) | No (needs upload) |
| Native App | No (web only) | Yes (iPhone, iPad, Mac) |
| Cross-Platform | Yes (any browser) | Yes (Apple sender, any receiver) |
Share globally
Try Stash—no WiFi proximity required.
Frequently asked questions
What is Snapdrop?
Snapdrop is a web-based tool that mimics AirDrop for cross-platform local file sharing. Open snapdrop.net on two devices connected to the same WiFi, and they can transfer files directly. Clever but limited to local networks and real-time transfers.
Is Snapdrop more private because it is peer-to-peer?
Snapdrop transfers happen directly between devices without going through external servers—good for privacy. Stash takes a different approach: files are encrypted on your device before upload, and only recipients with your link can decrypt them. Both protect your data, just differently.
Why not just use AirDrop?
AirDrop only works between Apple devices. Snapdrop extends that concept to any browser on any platform, but still requires same-network proximity. Stash removes the proximity requirement entirely—share with anyone, anywhere.
No network limits
Download Stash for file sharing that works anywhere, not just your local network.