Croc AlternativesLarge File Transfer Services and other similar apps like Croc

Croc is described as 'Tool I built to easily and securely transfer stuff from one computer to another' and is a large file transfer service in the file sharing category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Croc for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Web-based, Android and Mac apps. The best Croc alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Croc are Syncthing, KDE Connect, OnionShare and Send.

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croc is a tool I built to easily and securely transfer stuff from one computer to another.

The only tool that is easily installed and used on any platform, and has secure peer-to-peer transferring, and has the capability...

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Croc alternatives page was last updated Jun 1, 2024
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  1. LocalSend icon
    LocalSend icon

    LocalSend

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    LocalSend is a free, open-source, cross-platform file-sharing tool designed to securely share files and messages with nearby devices over your local network without needing an internet connection. Here are some of its key features:

    88 LocalSend alternatives
    LocalSend screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Secure File Sharing
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Large File Transfer
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  LAN
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Decentralized
    10.  Works Offline
    LocalSend iconCroc Icon

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    • LocalSend is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Croc.

    • LocalSend is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Croc.

    • LocalSend is Free and Open SourceCroc is also Free and Open Source
    • LocalSend is Lightweight, Privacy focused and DecentralizedCroc is not according to our users
  2. Syncthing icon
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    Syncthing

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    Open-source, peer-to-peer service offering encrypted file synchronization, ensuring data privacy and user-autonomy without relying on cloud storage or central servers, suitable for various uses.

    127 Syncthing alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Folder Sync
    4.  File Sync
    5.  Real-time sync
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Synchronization
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Large File Transfer
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Portable
    Syncthing iconCroc Icon

    Syncthing VS Croc

    Is Syncthing a good alternative to Croc?
     

    • Syncthing is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Croc.

    • Syncthing is Free and Open SourceCroc is also Free and Open Source
    • Syncthing is Decentralized and LightweightCroc is not according to our users
  4. KDE Connect icon
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    KDE Connect

     312 likes
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    Empowers seamless interaction between devices, offering notifications, SMS replies, music control, file sharing, volume control, secure connections, and cross-platform compatibility.

    69 KDE Connect alternatives
    KDE Connect screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • KDE Plasma
    • F-Droid
    • Sailfish OS
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Chocolatey
    System Settings Module
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Share Clipboard
    2.  Remote media control
    3.  Send & Receive SMS
    4.  Real-time sync
    5.  Integrated File Sharing
    6.  Large File Transfer
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Remote File Access
    9.  Battery level report
    10.  Live Push Notifications
    11.  Remote music control
    12.  No Tracking
    KDE Connect iconCroc Icon

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  5. OnionShare icon
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    OnionShare

     88 likes
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    OnionShare is an open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network.

    55 OnionShare alternatives
    OnionShare screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    OnionShare screenshot 1
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    +9
    OnionShare screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Tor
    2.  Anonymous Secure Filesharing
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Receive files
    OnionShare iconCroc Icon

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  6. Send icon
    Send icon

    Send

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    Send lets you share files with end-to-end encryption and a link that automatically expires. So you can keep what you share private and make sure your stuff doesn’t stay online forever.

    81 Send alternatives
    Send screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Secure File Sharing
    2.  Large File Transfer
    3.  File Sending
    4.  No registration required
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  No Logs
    10.  File Hosting
    Send iconCroc Icon

    Send VS Croc

    Is Send a good alternative to Croc?
     

    • Send is the most popular Web-based alternative to Croc.

    • Send is Free and Open SourceCroc is also Free and Open Source
    • Send is Privacy focusedCroc is not according to our users
  7. PairDrop icon
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    PairDrop

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    Local file sharing in your browser. Inspired by Apple's AirDrop. Fork of Snapdrop.

    57 PairDrop alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    PairDrop screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Secure File Sharing
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  WebRTC
    7.  Decentralized
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Multiple languages
    PairDrop iconCroc Icon

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  9. RetroShare icon
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    RetroShare

     156 likes
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    RetroShare is a open source cross-platform, private and secure decentralized communication system. It lets you to securely chat, share photos, videos, and more, using OpenPGP to authenticate peers and .

    124 RetroShare alternatives
    Network tab with contact list and broadcast subtab open. The subtab shows text and image sent by one contact to all connected contacts.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • OpenSSL
    • OpenPGP
    RetroShare screenshot 1
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    +2
    RetroShare screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Serverless
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  Anonymous Secure Filesharing
    6.  Secure File Sharing
    7.  Shared Folders
    8.  GPG Encryption
    9.  Secure Chat
    10.  Tor
    11. I2P icon  i2P integration
    12.  Voice Chat
    RetroShare iconCroc Icon

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  10. ShareDrop icon
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    ShareDrop

     63 likes
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    ShareDrop is an HTML5 clone of the Apple AirDrop service. It allows you to transfer files directly between devices, without having to upload them to any server first. It uses WebRTC for secure peer-to-peer file transfer and Firebase for presence management and WebRTC signaling.

    95 ShareDrop alternatives
    ShareDrop screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  WebRTC
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  MIT License
    ShareDrop iconCroc Icon

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  11. Snapdrop icon
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    Snapdrop

     47 likes
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    An open source alternative to AirDrop. Activates peers by web, transfers files on LAN.

    59 Snapdrop alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Snapdrop Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  Secure File Sharing
    4.  Progressive Web App
    5.  WebRTC
    Snapdrop iconCroc Icon

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  12. Wormhole icon
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    Wormhole

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    Simple, private file sharing

    Wormhole lets you share files up to 10GB with end-to-end encryption and a link that automatically expires. So you can keep what you share private and make sure your stuff doesn't stay online forever.

    93 Wormhole alternatives
    Wormhole screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • WebApps
    Wormhole screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Expiring Downloads
    3.  One-link file sharing
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Multiple languages
    7.  File Sending
    8.  Attachments
    Wormhole iconCroc Icon

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  13. Rymdport icon
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    Rymdport

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    Rymdport (formerly wormhole-gui) is a cross-platform application that lets you easily and safely share files, folders, and text between devices. The data is sent securely with end-to-end encryption using the same protocol as Magic Wormhole.

    9 Rymdport alternatives
    Send

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • FreeBSD

    Rymdport Features

    1.  Cross-Platform
    2.  File Sending
    Receive
    Settings
    Rymdport iconCroc Icon

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  14. SwissTransfer icon
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    SwissTransfer

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    SwissTransfer is a data transfer service that lets you send up to 50 GB. It’s free of charge, free of ads and it respects your privacy.

    91 SwissTransfer alternatives
    SwissTransfer screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    SwissTransfer screenshot 1
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    SwissTransfer Features

    1.  No Subscription
    2.  Large File Transfer
    3.  Support for Large File
    4.  Expiring Downloads
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Secure File Sharing
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Expiring Links
    9.  End-to-End Encryption
    10.  Password protection
    SwissTransfer iconCroc Icon

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