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qrcp vs Magic Wormhole: catalog facts
qrcp	Magic Wormhole
Free Free to use; source code is published on GitHub.	Free Free and open source.
Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
No app needed on the phone Works entirely over the local network	Short human-readable codes instead of links or keys End-to-end encrypted transfers
Both devices must be on the same network Command line only on the computer side	Command-line only, no graphical interface Both sides must have a compatible client installed
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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