Magic Wormhole Alternatives

Alternatives list

1. 

   

   LocalSend

    512 likes

   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.

   160 LocalSend alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Chocolatey
   • Mac
   • Homebrew
   • iPhone
   • iPad
   • Android
   • Android Tablet
   • F-Droid
   • Obtainium
   • OpenAPK
   • Linux
   • AppImage
   • Flatpak
   • Flathub
   • Snapcraft
   • Arch Linux
   • Nix Package Manager

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

   +5

   

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   LocalSend vs Magic Wormhole Comments

   Negative comment by LinuxDoge · Dec 20, 2025

   Localsend is for local network, wormhole is for internet. Both have their use cases

   Negative comment by umitseyhan · May 1, 2026

   While Magic Wormhole can also be used on local area networks, its main selling point is transferring files over the internet, which LocalSend does not support.

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   • LocalSend is Free and Open SourceMagic Wormhole is also Free and Open Source
   • LocalSend is Lightweight, Privacy focused and DecentralizedMagic Wormhole is not according to our users
2. 

   

   OnionShare

    124 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.

   88 OnionShare alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • iPad
   • Snapcraft
   • Flathub
   • F-Droid

   • United States

   

   

   

   +9

   

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4. 

   

   PairDrop

    61 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.

   109 PairDrop alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Self-Hosted
   • Cloudron

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

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5. 

   

   AlterSend

    28 likes

   Encrypted peer-to-peer file transfers between devices with no size limits, no cloud storage, and no servers involved. Simple pairing via QR or code, supporting large files and folders across devices, all without sign-up, accounts, or personal data required.

   28 AlterSend alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • Russia

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • iPhone

   • Russia

   

   

   

   +2

   

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6. 

   

   Transfer.it

    25 likes

   File-sharing web service that allows users to upload and send files of any size without any cost. No account required for recipients, simple, clean interface, and fast, reliable transfers powered by MEGA's infrastructure. Users can quickly generate download links to share files via email or messaging.

   93 Transfer.it alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • New Zealand

   Platforms

   • Online

   • New Zealand

   

   

   

   +2

   

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8. 

   

   RetroShare

    173 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.

   160 RetroShare alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Instant Messenger
   • Video Calling

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • BSD
   • OpenPGP

   

   

   

   +2

   

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9. 

   

   Hoodik

    32 likes

   Lightweight, self-hosted encrypted cloud storage enabling fast uploads and downloads, easy Docker install, secure public link sharing, browser-side cryptography, searchable metadata, and low RAM footprint. Designed for privacy, performance, and file management.

   130 Hoodik alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Cloud Storage
   • File Sync

   Origin

   • Croatia
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Self-Hosted
   • Docker

   • Croatia
   • EU

   

   

   

   +7

   

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    Wormhole

     48 likes

    Private file sharing platform with end-to-end encryption & auto-expiring links. Generates links in under 2 seconds with peer-to-peer transfers. Additional features include QR codes, multi-language support & custom expiration settings. Supports Tor Browser & clipboard file sharing.

    169 Wormhole alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Large File Transfer

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online

    • United States

    

    

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11. 

    

    WeTransfer

     114 likes

    File-sharing platform for transferring files like presentations, photos, videos & docs. Free plan allows 3 GB/month, while Starter (300 GB) and Ultimate/Teams plans offer custom branding, malware scanning & transfer recovery. Teams plan supports up to 25 members. Upgrade for unlimited transfers & more features.

    309 WeTransfer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Large File Transfer

    Origin

    • Italy
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Mac

    • Italy
    • EU

    

    

    

    +4

    

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    iyox Wormhole

     15 likes

    An Android Client for the magic-wormhole protocol.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Large File Transfer
    • Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    

    

    

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    iyox Wormhole vs Magic Wormhole Comments

    Positive comment by umitseyhan · May 1, 2026

    It is essentially the same thing but for android plus the graphical user interface.

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    • iyox Wormhole is Free and Open SourceMagic Wormhole is also Free and Open Source
13. 

    

    SwissTransfer

     38 likes

    Secure and free data transfer service that lets you send up to 50GB. No registration required, with download links valid for 30 days. Share files via email or link, with optional password protection. Data is stored in Switzerland, complying with GDPR, ensuring secure sharing for individuals and businesses.

    161 SwissTransfer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Large File Transfer

    Origin

    • Switzerland

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome

    • Switzerland

    

    

    

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    DashBeam (Previously AltSendme)

     12 likes

    Peer-to-peer tool for fast, encrypted transfers of files and folders between platforms without using the cloud or accounts, supporting unlimited sizes, resumable sends, paired devices, ticket-based sharing, BLAKE3 integrity, NAT traversal, and broadcast.

    73 DashBeam (Previously AltSendme) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application type

    • Large File Transfer

    Origin

    • India

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted

    • India

    

    

    

    +9

    

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