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Magic Wormhole vs Portal: catalog facts
Magic Wormhole	Portal
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Short human-readable codes instead of links or keys End-to-end encrypted transfers	End-to-end encryption with a short one-time password Direct transfer on the same local network
Command-line only, no graphical interface Both sides must have a compatible client installed	Command line only, with no graphical interface Relies on a relay server when machines cannot connect directly
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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