Wormhole alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Wormhole: links expire after 24 hours, and files over 5 GB require the sender to stay online. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Wormhole, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. SwissTransfer currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Wormhole alternative for most people
SwissTransferLonger retention up to 30 days and transfers up to 50 GB.
Best Wormhole alternative for a free option
FilePizzaPure peer-to-peer browser sharing with no server storage at all.
Best Wormhole alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
WeTransferFamiliar link sharing with paid plans for longer storage.
Best Wormhole alternative for open source
Magic WormholeSimilar idea on the command line, with short spoken codes.
Best Wormhole alternative for self-hosting
FilePizzaPure peer-to-peer browser sharing with no server storage at all.
Best Wormhole alternative for Mac
Proton DriveEncrypted cloud storage with expiring share links for longer-term needs.
Best Wormhole alternative for Windows
Magic WormholeSimilar idea on the command line, with short spoken codes.
Best Wormhole alternative for Linux
Magic WormholeSimilar idea on the command line, with short spoken codes.
Best Wormhole alternative for iPhone and Android
SwissTransferLonger retention up to 30 days and transfers up to 50 GB.
Best Wormhole alternative for working in the browser
SwissTransferLonger retention up to 30 days and transfers up to 50 GB.
Wormhole alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Wormhole?
SwissTransfer ranks first right now. Longer retention up to 30 days and transfers up to 50 GB. WeTransfer and FilePizza follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Wormhole?
Yes. SwissTransfer (free plan + paid), WeTransfer (free plan + paid), FilePizza (open source) and Magic Wormhole (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Wormhole?
Yes: FilePizza and Magic Wormhole. FilePizza and Magic Wormhole can also be self-hosted.
Which Wormhole alternatives work on Linux?
Magic Wormhole runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Wormhole?
The complaints we hear most: links expire after 24 hours; files over 5 GB require the sender to stay online; no mobile app yet.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Wormhole, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.