drophost
drophost vs Wormhole
- Wormhole: ephemeral transfer
- drophost: durable project links
- Pick based on whether the file should stick around
Ephemeral vs durable
If you want end-to-end encrypted one-shots that disappear, Wormhole fits. If you want a bookmarkable handoff URL, drophost fits.
Overlap
Both move files over HTTPS. The product intent is what differs: transfer versus project link.
Ephemeral send versus durable projects
Wormhole emphasizes temporary peer transfers. drophost projects persist until deleted, and replacing a file keeps the URL. Free supports HTML sites, Word, text, Markdown, CSV, and images at 2 MB on one project. Recipients open the link without signing up or installing a transfer client.
Passwords and custom domains on Starter
drophost Starter at €5/mo adds PDF, passwords, custom domains, analytics, and branding removal across 8 projects and 100 MB. Agents can publish via /api/mcp with hashed API keys. Wormhole still fits one-shot encrypted sends that should disappear after the download completes.
drophost vs Wormhole: feature comparison
| Feature | drophost | Wormhole |
|---|---|---|
| Durable URL | Yes | No (by design) |
| E2E encrypted transfer | No | Yes |
| PDF sharing | Yes | N/A |
| Password protection | Paid plans | Transfer model |
| Best for | Ongoing handoffs | One-time sends |
Common questions
Should I use drophost or Wormhole?
Use Wormhole for private, short-lived encrypted transfers. Use drophost when the file should remain at a bookmarkable URL.
Is drophost end-to-end encrypted like Wormhole?
No. drophost hosts the file so the link can stay up. Use Wormhole if the transfer should disappear.
Do drophost links disappear after download?
No. drophost links stay until you delete the project.
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