Croc Alternatives

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 100 alternatives to Croc for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Mac, Linux and Android apps. The best Croc alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Croc are Syncthing, KDE Connect, Transfer.it and OnionShare.

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  1. WarpDrop icon
     1 like

    Privacy-first, self-hostable, realtime file sharing. Like AirDrop, but for people who don't trust "The Cloud™?" or just want to feel like a hacker sending files over a CLI.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
     
  2. elapp icon
     5 likes

    Elapp let's you send files to mobile and desktop devices near you. Send photos and videos to friends nearby super fast without losing quality.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  3. LinkMyDroid icon
     1 like

    Connect Android and macOS, effortlessly. Native file transfer, mirroring, contacts, photos, remote control and clipboard. All over your local WiFi.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  4. ShareMe icon
     7 likes

    ShareMe, previously Mi Drop, is an ad-free P2P file transfer tool that works without connecting to the internet

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  5. Deskfirst icon
     Like

    Deskfirst provides online data collaboration spaces that look and feel like the familiar desktop environment, making online work easy and accessible to anyone.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  6. Quickly send files from Mac to iPhone.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. Transfer icon
     1 like

    A simple local file server app for Android. Download and upload files quickly across devices over Wi-Fi — no cables, no cloud.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  8. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Debloatfy icon
     1 like

    A minimalist macOS app built with SwiftUI for file transfers and app management between macOS and Android devices via ADB.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. Palmr. icon
     1 like

    Palmr. is an open-source file-sharing platform focused on privacy and security. It enables users to upload, manage, and share files with features like password protection, custom links, and access control without tracking or limitations.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
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