

Croc is described as 'Enables secure peer-to-peer file transfers across platforms with encrypted code phrase authentication, resuming interrupted transfers without external storage' and is a large file transfer service in the file sharing category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Croc for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Mac, Android and Linux apps. The best Croc alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Croc are KDE Connect, OnionShare, PairDrop and Send.


With Catch! and DAEMON Tools, you can transfer files from Android to PC, backup photos from iPhone, import photos from iOS to PC and view the content of the remote device in real-time.




Open-source, decentralized peer-to-peer service offering file synchronization, ensuring data privacy and encryption and user-autonomy without relying on cloud storage providers.

Transfer up to 100 GB per file securely for free. Upload any type file, video, music, photo or document.




WiFi File Transfer is a light-weight web server that lets you upload and download files to/from your phone over a wireless connection.




YouTransfer is a simple but elegant self-hosted file transfer & sharing solution. It is an alternative to paid services like Dropbox and WeTransfer by offering similar features but without limitations, price plans and a lengthy privacy policy.

File transfer between Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows over ad hoc Wi-Fi. No network infrastructure required, just two devices with Wi-Fi chips in close range.



Spot-On is Encryption software that securely connects two friends for chat, group chat, email, file sharing and file transfers with magnet links and P2P web search.

Download/upload files using the WebTorrent protocol (BitTorrent over WebRTC). This is a beta.

Wormhole File Transfer is an open-source software that uses the magic-wormhole protocol for secure file transfer. It includes a QR code feature for extra security and offers a dark theme for visual comfort.



It uses http to transfer files between devices.You can transfer files between devices that run Photon.(No wifi router is required ,you can use hotspot)


OpenDrop is a command-line tool that allows sharing files between devices directly over Wi-Fi. Its unique feature is that it is protocol-compatible with Apple AirDrop which allows to share files with Apple devices running iOS and macOS.