Instant.io

Spec sheet

Purpose

Instant.io offers streaming file transfer over WebTorrent.Read 12 Oct 2026 · instant.io

Free plan

YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · instant.io

License

The project is licensed under MIT.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Browser use

The project says its browser torrent client works without plugins.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Desktop app

NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · instant.io

Downloading

Users can download from a magnet link or info hash.Read 12 Oct 2026 · instant.io

Multiple torrents

The README says multiple torrents can be added in the same browser window.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

NAT traversal

For self-hosting, the README says a valid TURN server can be configured to help peers connect behind a firewall.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Protocol

The project describes WebTorrent as BitTorrent over WebRTC.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Related product

Instant.io links to Wormhole and describes it as adding end-to-end encryption and links that keep working after the browser is closed.Read 12 Oct 2026 · instant.io

Self-hosting

The README provides instructions for running a copy of the site on your own server.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Shareable links

A torrent info hash or magnet link can be added to the URL to create a shareable link.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Sharing

Users can drag and drop files to begin seeding them.Read 12 Oct 2026 · instant.io

Status

The README describes the project as a beta.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

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