Magic Wormhole
Focus: file transfer, command line and sharing. Shares open source and github with OnionShare. Rated 4.6 (OnionShare: 4.5).
Desktop AppFreeCross-Platform
4.6Visit
Desktop App
OnionShare
Share files, host a site or chat privately over the Tor network.
Rating
4.5 / 5
Pricing
Free
Difficulty
Beginner
Works on
macOS, Windows, Linux
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What is OnionShare?
OnionShare is an open-source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites and chat with friends using the Tor network. It has downloads for Windows and macOS, and Linux packages as Flatpak or Snap. Full documentation is on its own site.
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Pros: what OnionShare does well
- Send files without a cloud account
- Strong privacy
- Free and open source
Cons: where it falls short
- Relies on the Tor network
- Takes more steps than a normal share link
Who OnionShare is for
People who need to send sensitive files privately.
Who can skip it
Anyone who just needs a quick everyday file link.
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