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Warpinator vs Magic Wormhole: catalog facts
Warpinator	Magic Wormhole
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Direct transfers over the local network No account or internet connection needed	Short human-readable codes instead of links or keys End-to-end encrypted transfers
Official app is Linux only Only works between devices on the same network	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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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