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IPFS DesktopKubo
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, Self-hosted, Command line
  • Runs an IPFS node without command-line setup
  • Available for Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Content addressing makes data verifiable
  • Works on public and private networks
  • Files are only reachable while some node keeps serving them
  • Built on Electron, so heavier than a native app
  • Concepts such as CIDs and pinning take time to learn
  • Command-line focused; graphical use needs IPFS Desktop
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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