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Magic Wormhole vs PicoShare

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Magic WormholePicoShare
LanguagePythonGo
LicenceMITOther
Stars23k3k
Latest0.24.0v1.5.4
Last push2026-09-232026-09-30
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 3 days between releases
Active contributors4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace WeTransfer. Alternatives to WeTransfer →

    PartialMagic WormholeSends files between two computers with a short code and end-to-end encryption; both sides must be online at once.

    Full replacementPicoShareDirect download links for files of any size, uploaded behind a single shared secret.