Magic Wormhole Alternatives

Apps similar to Magic Wormhole include LocalSend, which is free and open source. Other options are OnionShare, PairDrop, AlterSend and Transfer.it. You're spoiled for choice with Large File Transfer Services like Magic Wormhole: we list more than 100 alternatives for the web, Windows, Mac, Android and Linux.

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  1. hashtree icon
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    Content-addressed filesystem on Nostr. Merkle roots can be published to get mutable npub/tree/path addresses. Data is chunked, optionally encrypted by default (CHK), and works with Blossom-compatible storage and WebRTC fetches.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
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  2. Blaze is a file sharing progressive web app(PWA) that allows users to transfer files between multiple devices. It works similar to SHAREit or the Files app by Google but uses web technologies to eliminate the process of installing native apps for different devices and operating...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  3. Catch! icon
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    With Catch! and DAEMON Tools, you can transfer files from Android to PC, backup photos from iPhone, import photos from iOS to PC and view the content of the remote device in real-time.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android TV
    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China
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  4. Habox icon
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    If you have a large number of files, or desire to collect files from others, Habox is what you need. You are able to create a 'box' to organize your files privately or invite others to join, facilitating collaboration and teamwork.

    89 Habox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China
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  5. Sendworm icon
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    Desktop GUI for Magic Wormhole.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  6. I built SimpleShare because I was frustrated with the current state of file sharing. Services like WeTransfer impose arbitrary size limits, and cloud storage solutions like Google Drive force you to create accounts and track your activity.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
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  7. Instant.io icon
     17 likes

    Download/upload files using the WebTorrent protocol (BitTorrent over WebRTC). This is a beta.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  8. YouTransfer icon
     3 likes

    YouTransfer is a simple but elegant self-hosted file transfer & sharing solution. It is an alternative to paid services like Dropbox and WeTransfer by offering similar features but without limitations, price plans and a lengthy privacy policy.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  9. Flying Carpet icon
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    File transfer between Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows over ad hoc Wi-Fi. No network infrastructure required, just two devices with Wi-Fi chips in close range.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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  10. Wormhole File Transfer is an open-source software that uses the magic-wormhole protocol for secure file transfer. It includes a QR code feature for extra security and offers a dark theme for visual comfort.

    8 Wormhole File Transfer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
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  11. It uses http to transfer files between devices.You can transfer files between devices that run Photon.(No wifi router is required ,you can use hotspot)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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