Croc Alternatives

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, Send and PairDrop.

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  1. Blaze is a file sharing progressive web app(PWA) that allows users to transfer files between multiple devices. It works similar to SHAREit or the Files app by Google but uses web technologies to eliminate the process of installing native apps for different devices and operating...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  2. Catch! icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android TV
     
  3. syncspirit icon
     4 likes

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

    30 syncspirit alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
     
  4. Send.cm icon
     9 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. 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)

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  6. YouTransfer icon
     3 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. Flying Carpet icon
     3 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
     
  8. Instant.io icon
     17 likes

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

    63 Instant.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  10. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  11. OpenDrop icon
     11 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  12. Pingvin Share icon
     3 likes

    A self-hosted file sharing platform that combines lightness and beauty, perfect for seamless and efficient file sharing.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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