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dumbpipeOnionShare
Free

Free to download and use; the source is published on GitHub.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
  • Direct encrypted connection between two machines
  • Works across NATs without opening ports
  • No account and no third-party server ever holds your files
  • Also hosts a static site or an ephemeral chat room over the same mechanism
  • Command-line only, with no graphical interface
  • Both machines need the tool installed
  • Both sides need Tor, and transfers are slow
  • Your machine must stay online for the whole transfer
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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