Magic Wormhole Alternatives

Magic Wormhole is described as 'Securely transfer files, directories, or text between computers. Use pronounceable, single-use codes for easy setup. Supports PAKE encryption and TURN-like relay for network flexibility' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Magic Wormhole for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Mac, Android and Linux apps. The best Magic Wormhole alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Magic Wormhole are Syncthing, OnionShare, PairDrop and Transfer.it.

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  1. 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)
     
  2. 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
     
  3. YouTransfer icon
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    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
     
  4. 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
     
  5. 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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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  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
     
  7. Instant.io icon
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    Download/upload files using the WebTorrent protocol (BitTorrent over WebRTC). This is a beta.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  9. 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.

    69 Transfer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  10. Pingvin Share icon
     3 likes

    A self-hosted file sharing platform that combines lightness and beauty, perfect for seamless and efficient file sharing.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  11. IPFS Share icon
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    Add files to share them directly from your device over the IPFS network. Because you're sharing directly from your device, it's important to keep this page open until the recipient downloads the files.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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