No receiver install
They scan your QR and use their browser. That is the wedge.
AirDrive Desktop
Buy Lifetime License
The no-install receiver advantage
AirDrive Desktop turns your computer into a private local file drop. The receiver opens a QR link in their browser, downloads the file, and never has to install your app.
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A static preview of the AirDrive application layout:
Scan the QR code on your PC to instantly download or upload files without any app install.
Why people buy it
AirDrive removes the one sentence that kills fast sharing: "Download this app first."
They scan your QR and use their browser. That is the wedge.
Files move across the room, not through a storage account first.
Use the same network or a hotspot when there is no reliable internet.
Drag files, share batches, receive uploads, and keep the flow on your PC.
The moment
Chat apps compress it. Cloud drives make you upload it. Bluetooth makes everyone wait. AirDrive is for the practical middle: your PC hosts the file locally, their browser receives it cleanly.
Lifetime plan
Forget monthly subscriptions and cloud storage limits. AirDrive runs 100% on your local network. You buy it once, you own it forever.
(Increases to $8.99 after 100 sales)
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Look, Iβm an indie developer who built AirDrive to make local file sharing entirely frictionless. If it doesn't instantly make your workflow smoother, or if you run into any local network compatibility issues within your first 7 days, just drop me an email.
I will issue a 100% full refund. No awkward questions, no long forms. I only want your money if AirDrive actually saves you time.
FAQ
You can connect in three ways:
1) Scan the QR code displayed on the desktop app,
2) Copy the URL and share it directly, or
3) Tap an NFC sticker (if you've set up your own).
No. The sender uses AirDrive Desktop. The receiver uses a browser.
No for normal transfers. Files move over the local network or hotspot.
Programming/writing NFC tags directly from the web requires Google Chrome on Android. Safari, Firefox, Opera, and iOS devices do not support the WebNFC programming standard. Once programmed, tapping the NFC tag to connect works on all modern iOS and Android devices without any app installed.
This is a utility. The pricing should feel as direct as the product.
Windows is available now. macOS and Linux are in the pipeline β early buyers get free access when those builds ship.
| Transfer Method | Setup Speed | Transfer Speed (Ref) | File Size Limit | Biggest Drawback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirDrive | < 3s (Scan & go) | 50 - 120 MB/s (Wi-Fi 6) | Unlimited | Requires same local network |
| Type-C Cable | Slow (Find cable, plug in) | 500 MB/s+ | Unlimited | Messy cables, loose connections |
| Telegram / Cloud | Very slow (Upload first) | 5 - 20 MB/s (Depends on internet) | Yes (e.g., 2GB limit) | Requires fast internet & size limits |
Yes. We have a clear roadmap for AirDriveβs future. Once we hit our targeted milestones, we will release new features to make your local file-sharing experience even better.