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. WIFIDrop icon
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    Local peer-to-peer file transfer via WIFI.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Windows
    • Android
     
  2. Transfer icon
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    A simple local file server app for Android. Download and upload files quickly across devices over Wi-Fi — no cables, no cloud.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  3. WebWormhole icon
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    SEND FILES FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Go (Programming Language)
     
  4. Transfer.zip icon
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    A self-hostable web application that allows you to easily and securely transfer files between devices with no size limit.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. 0up icon
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    0up is a zero-knowledge, open-source, encrypted file sharing service. Files are encrypted browser-side before being uploaded. A shareable link contains the decryption key and is never sent to the server - keeping shared files secure.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. Transmitic icon
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    Transmitic is an encrypted, peer to peer, file transfer program with download pause and resume.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. weborf icon
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    Weborf is a lightweight webserver designed to rapidly share directories. Runs on POSIX systems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. Backup4all icon
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    Backup4all, backup software that performs incremental backup, differential, full and mirror backup to DVD, DVD-RW, CD, CD-RW, Blu-ray, HD-DVD, Dual layer drives, USB, network and backup to FTP. Backs-up open files, encrypts backups, sends backup notifications, schedules backups...

    79 Backup4all alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Backup4all is the most popular commercial alternative to Magic Wormhole.

    • Backup4all is Paid and ProprietaryMagic Wormhole is Free and Open Source
  9. Arbore icon
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    Arbore is a free and open-source file sharing application that enables you to send your pictures, documents, files to your contacts privately and without limits.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    O&O FileDirect makes it possible to share an unlimited number of files without having to load them in the cloud. This way your confidential files are never out of your hands. You maintain complete control over who gets to see them.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Need to share some files with your colleagues or setup basic html website on your machine? It's very simple with Simple HTTP Server. Just click 'Start server' and choose a folder to share. The url already in your clipboard.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  12. FileShot.io icon
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    FileShot.io is a privacy-focused file sharing platform that offers zero-knowledge encryption, allowing users to share files up to 15GB for free without requiring an account. Files are encrypted client-side before upload, ensuring complete privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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