Cross-platform file and folder transfers are handled by Photon, an application built with Flutter and HTTP.
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LocalSend vs Magic Wormhole
How do LocalSend and Magic Wormhole compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | LocalSend | Magic Wormhole |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | LocalSend provides free, open-source, cross-platform file sharing with nearby devices. | Magic Wormhole safely transfers items from one computer to another through a software library and command-line tool. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Online tool | Open-source project |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows | Not recorded |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Language | English | English |
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