Destiny vs ShareX
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Destiny
Destiny is an end-to-end encrypted file transfer app. It allows people to securely send files without needing to reveal their identity to each other, or the service provider. No sign-up is needed. The user selects a file on their device and shares the generated code with the intended recipient for safe delivery. Destiny is based on the Magic Wormhole protocol. Key security features: - End-to-end encryption: Files are end-to-end encrypted and only the sender and recipient can read them. - Identity-less: No need to disclose identity information (such as name, email address, or phone number) to be able to transfer files. - Peer-to-peer file transfer: Destiny attempts to make a direct network connection to the other party. When this isn’t possible (for example, if neither party has a public IP address), then our relay server is used. However, that server sees only encrypted packets. - Full-strength keys: Although our codes are short and human-memorable, they are part of an online “Password Authenticated Key Exchange” (PAKE) which only allows a single guess – and yields a 256-bit full-strength symmetric key.
ShareX
Features: - Open-Source app. - Web based interface. - Private mode for limited file sharing. - View transfer history. - Restrict modification of any file or folder. - Realtime logs. - Fastest QR scanner. - Show/hide hidden files. - Remember authorised devices. - Multiple and switchable web interface themes. - No need of this app on another device to send and receive files. - Work with Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone. - Lightweight app designed for faster, multiple and parallel file sharing purposes. - Send and receive files over wifi or within a network with anyone or on any device. - Completely works offline, it uses no data to share your files.
| Feature | Destiny | ShareX |
|---|---|---|
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0-only |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | File ManagerBrowser | File ManagerMessagingBrowser |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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