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DropLink vs PKPASS Viewer

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DropLink compared with PKPASS Viewer
DetailDropLink logo DropLinkPKPASS Viewer logo PKPASS Viewer
What it doesPeer-to-peer file transfer with end-to-end encryption across Mac, Windows, iPhone, and browsers Open .pkpass files online in your browser without uploading them
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: view passes, see barcodes, save as PNG, one-pass PDF. Trip Pass: US$4.90 once for 30 days (multi-pass PDF export). Pro monthly: US$6.90 per month. Pro yearly: US$39 per year.
Key features
  • End-to-end encryption with TLS 1.3 and ed25519 device identity
  • QUIC transport protocol with BBR congestion control
  • Auto-discovery on local network via mDNS/Bonjour
  • NAT traversal for internet transfers
  • AirDrop-style accept/reject requests
  • Automatic ZIP compression for folders
  • No file size limits
  • BLAKE3 verified streaming for integrity
  • Optional password protection
  • View .pkpass files in browser without upload
  • Display pass front, back, barcode and all fields
  • Save pass as PNG image
  • Export to print-ready PDF on A4 or US Letter
  • Barcode drawn at full resolution for scanning and printing
  • Support for multiple barcode formats
  • View raw pass.json for debugging
  • Multi-pass PDF export (2 or 4 per page)
  • Works on Android, Windows, Mac, Linux and ChromeOS
  • License key works on up to 3 devices simultaneously
What makes it different
  • No accounts, no sign-ups, no telemetry required
  • Files transfer directly between devices—no cloud storage
  • Receiver can download via browser without installing the app
  • Works across Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android, and any browser from one app
  • Automatic encryption on every transfer with no configuration needed
  • Runs entirely in browser—no upload, no server processing, privacy by design
  • Free viewing and single-pass PDF; multi-pass export is the only paid feature
  • Made and maintained by one independent developer with extensive testing
  • Accepts USDT crypto payment for Trip Pass in addition to card
  • 14-day refund policy with no questions asked
Community votes10
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check3 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)05
Citation Flow (Majestic)1017
Referring domains (Majestic)87

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