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Magic Wormhole vs FilePizza: catalog facts
Magic WormholeFilePizza
Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Web
  • Short human-readable codes instead of links or keys
  • End-to-end encrypted transfers
  • Direct browser-to-browser transfer with no server storage
  • No install or account needed
  • Command-line only, no graphical interface
  • Both sides must have a compatible client installed
  • Sender must keep the page open during the transfer
  • Both people need to be online at the same time
Downloadable app Web application
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: BSD-3-Clause
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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