LocalBeam

Privacy

LocalBeam is built so your files never leave your local network. Here is exactly what that means.

No file storage

Files transfer directly between your two devices over a WebRTC data channel. LocalBeam does not operate a server that stores, caches, or has access to the contents of any file you send.

No accounts, no personal data collection

There is no sign-up and no login. LocalBeam does not ask for your name, email, or any personal information to use the transfer tool.

No transfer logs

LocalBeam does not log which files were sent, their names, or their contents.

Local network discovery only

To find nearby devices, LocalBeam uses your local WiFi network. Device discovery never leaves your network.

Analytics

LocalBeam uses Google Analytics to understand aggregate usage (such as page views and whether a transfer succeeded or failed). This does not include file names or file contents.