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Magic Wormhole vs Instant.io: catalog facts
Magic Wormhole	Instant.io
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to use; the source is published on GitHub.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Web
Short human-readable codes instead of links or keys End-to-end encrypted transfers	No installation or account Drag-and-drop sharing with a magnet link
Command-line only, no graphical interface Both sides must have a compatible client installed	Files are only shared while the browser tab stays open No end-to-end encryption
Downloadable app	Web application
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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