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LocalSendMagic Wormhole
Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence, with no advertising or trackers.

 Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Works completely offline: files never leave your local network
  • No account, no login and no server to configure
  • Short human-readable codes instead of links or keys
  • End-to-end encrypted transfers
  • Both devices must be on the same network, and some guest or corporate networks block device discovery
  • It sends files, it does not keep folders in sync
  • Command-line only, no graphical interface
  • Both sides must have a compatible client installed
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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