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Magic Wormhole vs Wormhole: catalog facts
Magic Wormhole	Wormhole
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to use in the browser; the page does not mention paid plans.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Web
Short human-readable codes instead of links or keys End-to-end encrypted transfers	End-to-end encrypted file sharing Links expire automatically
Command-line only, no graphical interface Both sides must have a compatible client installed	Transfers are capped at 10 GB Depends on a hosted service
Downloadable app	Web application
Open source	Closed 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 23, 2026

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