Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Online
- Self-Hosted
- Windows
- Android

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.

A simple local file server app for Android. Download and upload files quickly across devices over Wi-Fi — no cables, no cloud.




A self-hostable web application that allows you to easily and securely transfer files between devices with no size limit.

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.



Transmitic is an encrypted, peer to peer, file transfer program with download pause and resume.

Weborf is a lightweight webserver designed to rapidly share directories. Runs on POSIX systems.
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...

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




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.




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.

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.
