Magic Wormhole alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Magic Wormhole: command-line only in the reference version, and recipient needs the tool installed. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Magic Wormhole, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. croc currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Magic Wormhole alternative for most people
crocSingle binary with resumable transfers and no Python dependency.
Best Magic Wormhole alternative for a free option
LocalSendGraphical app for nearby devices, easier for non-technical people.
Best Magic Wormhole alternative for open source
WinSCPGUI transfers to servers you already have SSH access to.
Best Magic Wormhole alternative for self-hosting
crocSingle binary with resumable transfers and no Python dependency.
Best Magic Wormhole alternative for Mac
crocSingle binary with resumable transfers and no Python dependency.
Best Magic Wormhole alternative for Windows
crocSingle binary with resumable transfers and no Python dependency.
Best Magic Wormhole alternative for Linux
crocSingle binary with resumable transfers and no Python dependency.
Best Magic Wormhole alternative for iPhone and Android
LocalSendGraphical app for nearby devices, easier for non-technical people.
Best Magic Wormhole alternative for working in the browser
WormholeBrowser-based encrypted sharing for recipients who won't use a terminal.
Magic Wormhole alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Magic Wormhole?
croc ranks first right now. Single binary with resumable transfers and no Python dependency. LocalSend and Wormhole follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Magic Wormhole?
Yes. croc (open source), LocalSend (open source), Wormhole (free) and WinSCP (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Magic Wormhole?
Yes: croc, LocalSend and WinSCP. croc can also be self-hosted.
Which Magic Wormhole alternatives work on Linux?
croc and LocalSend run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Magic Wormhole?
The complaints we hear most: command-line only in the reference version; recipient needs the tool installed; relies on project-run servers unless you host your own.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Magic Wormhole, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.