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Magic WormholeLocalSend
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

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

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Short human-readable codes instead of links or keys
  • End-to-end encrypted transfers
  • Works completely offline: files never leave your local network
  • No account, no login and no server to configure
  • Command-line only, no graphical interface
  • Both sides must have a compatible client installed
  • 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
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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