Magic Wormhole Alternatives

Magic Wormhole is described as 'This package provides a library and a command-line tool named wormhole, which makes it possible to get arbitrary-sized files and directories (or short pieces of text) from one computer to another' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Magic Wormhole for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Linux, Mac and Android apps. The best Magic Wormhole alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Magic Wormhole are Syncthing, OnionShare, Transfer.it and PairDrop.

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  1. LocalSend icon

    LocalSend

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    Open-source solution providing encrypted, peer-to-peer file and message sharing across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS without internet access, using only local networks. No setup required, ensuring privacy with no cloud involvement or external servers.

    111 LocalSend alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Chocolatey
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    Localsend is for local network, wormhole is for internet. Both have their use cases

    • LocalSend is Free and Open SourceMagic Wormhole is also Free and Open Source
    • LocalSend is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMagic Wormhole is not according to our users
  2. Syncthing icon

    Syncthing

     876 likes

    Open-source, peer-to-peer service offering encrypted file synchronization, ensuring data privacy and user-autonomy without relying on cloud storage or central servers, suitable for various uses.

    134 Syncthing alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Termux
    • Terminal
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  4. OnionShare icon

    OnionShare

     113 likes

    Enables secure and anonymous file sharing, website hosting, and private chat using local onion services via Tor. Runs a direct web server on your device; no third-party servers or user registration required. Links are password-protected and must be accessed via Tor Browser.

    66 OnionShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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  5. Transfer.it icon

    Transfer.it

     26 likes

    Transfer massive files exceeding 1TB, unlimited storage, password-protection, expiring download links, no per-transfer limits, share through links or email, and recipients don’t need accounts. Powered by fast, reliable MEGA infrastructure.

    65 Transfer.it alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Transfer.it screenshot 1
     
  6. PairDrop icon

    PairDrop

     55 likes

    Browser-based peer-to-peer file sharing for images, documents, and text that works on all systems, including Android, iOS, Linux, and Windows. Enables quick transfers in local networks or Wi-Fi without installation or registration, preserving original file quality.

    73 PairDrop alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    PairDrop screenshot 1
     
  7. RetroShare icon

    RetroShare

     163 likes

    Open source, decentralized platform enabling encrypted chat, secure voice and video calls, anonymous file sharing with swarming, censorship-resistant forums, channels, link sharing, and offline messaging. Uses OpenPGP and OpenSSL for robust privacy and security.

    141 RetroShare alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • OpenPGP
    Network tab with contact list and broadcast subtab open. The subtab shows text and image sent by one contact to all connected contacts.
     
  9. Hoodik icon

    Hoodik

     25 likes

    Hoodik is a lightweight, secure, and self-hosted cloud storage solution. It's designed and built with Rust and Vue, focusing on end-to-end encryption that shields your data from prying eyes and hackers.

    96 Hoodik alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  11. Wormhole icon

    Wormhole

     45 likes

    Simple, private file sharing

    Wormhole lets you share files up to 10GB with end-to-end encryption and a link that automatically expires. So you can keep what you share private and make sure your stuff doesn't stay online forever.

    124 Wormhole alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • WebApps
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  12. WeTransfer icon

    WeTransfer

     111 likes

    Effortlessly share files up to 2 GB for free with secure, straightforward transfers for photos, videos, and more. Upgrade to WeTransfer Plus for $12/month to send up to 20 GB with enhanced security, extended access, and password protection, making it ideal for professionals and frequent users.

    257 WeTransfer alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Homepage
     
  14. Croc icon

    Croc

     25 likes

    Facilitates encrypted peer-to-peer file sharing across major platforms using unique code phrases for authentication, ensuring end-to-end security, resumable transfers, direct device pairing without accounts, no external data storage, and simple installation.

    114 Croc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
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