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. Need to share some files with your colleagues or setup basic html website on your machine? It's very simple with Simple HTTP Server. Just click 'Start server' and choose a folder to share. The url already in your clipboard.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  2. FileShot.io icon
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    FileShot.io is a privacy-focused file sharing platform that offers zero-knowledge encryption, allowing users to share files up to 15GB for free without requiring an account. Files are encrypted client-side before upload, ensuring complete privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. SmallCloud is a minimal, privacy-focused alternative to AirDrop, Snapdrop, and file-syncing tools — designed for anyone who just wants to send a file from one device to another with zero friction.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  4. Ease File Transfer is privacy focused, file sharing platform that helps users speedily, securely and conveniently send files. No ads, no sign-ups, end-to-end encryption, and you may share files with any person either through email or direct link safely.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. MegaFile icon
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    MegaFile is a free tool to send and share large files easily. Enjoy unlimited cloud storage and advanced encryption. Your files are safe and accessible via secure download links — with no size limits, no subscriptions, and no hidden fees.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. Airclap icon
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    Welcome to Airclap, where file transfers are a joy, and time is never wasted. With no internet needed, seamless cross-platform compatibility, and blazing-fast speeds, Airclap revolutionizes how you share files.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. FlowingEdge icon
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    FlowingEdge is a family of applications designed to send large files directly from the sender to the recipients.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Linux
    • Android Tablet
     
  8. Curato icon
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    Curato: File sharing app allowing transfers using 6-codes,torrents,public hosting,lockers and rooms - all end-to-end encrypted.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. QS Share icon
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    QS Share, the first dApp built on the QS Framework. A privacy-first, decentralized way to share files, notes, and chat, with Web2 simplicity & Web3 security.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. portal CLI icon
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    portal is a fast and secure file transfer utility for sending files from one computer to any other computer. All communication beyond the initial client handshake is encrypted. If the sender and receiver can reach each other directly, the file transfer involves no servers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. Xeres icon
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    A Peer-to-Peer (Friend-to-Friend), decentralized, encrypted and secure application designed for communication and sharing.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
     
  12. iCroc icon
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    croc is a tool that allows any two computers to simply and securely transfer files and folders. AFAIK, croc is the only CLI file-transfer tool that does all of the following:

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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