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Blip vs Portal: catalog facts
Blip	Portal
Free Free to download; the homepage does not mention paid plans.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
No file size limits Resumes after interruptions	End-to-end encryption with a short one-time password Direct transfer on the same local network
Closed source Both sender and recipient need the app	Command line only, with no graphical interface Relies on a relay server when machines cannot connect directly
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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