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, Transfer.it, OnionShare and PairDrop.

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  1. Quickly send files from Mac to iPhone.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  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 (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  3. Spot-On is Encryption software that securely connects two friends for chat, group chat, email, file sharing and file transfers with magnet links and P2P web search.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  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

    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 (MIT)

    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

    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...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  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

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. 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.

    22 O&O FileDirect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. 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
     
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