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Portal vs Blip: catalog facts
Portal	Blip
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free to download; the homepage does not mention paid plans.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
End-to-end encryption with a short one-time password Direct transfer on the same local network	No file size limits Resumes after interruptions
Command line only, with no graphical interface Relies on a relay server when machines cannot connect directly	Closed source Both sender and recipient need the app
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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