rclone
Focus: cloud sync and backup. Shares file transfer and command line with croc. Same 4.7 rating.
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.7Visit
Desktop App
croc
Send files between any two computers safely with a simple code phrase.
Rating
4.7 / 5
Pricing
Free
Difficulty
Intermediate
Works on
macOS, Windows, Linux
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What is croc?
croc is a free, open-source command-line tool for sending files and folders from one computer to another. Run one command, share the code phrase it gives you, and the other person receives the files with end-to-end encryption, resumable transfers and no accounts, cloud uploads or port forwarding needed.
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Pros: what croc does well
- End-to-end encrypted transfers
- Resumes interrupted transfers
- Free and open source
Cons: where it falls short
- Command line only
- Both people need croc installed
Who croc is for
Anyone who often moves large files between computers and wants it fast and private.
Who can skip it
People who only share files through cloud drives.
croc alternatives
Not sold on croc? These do a similar job, and each card says what it has in common.
restic
Focus: backup and snapshots. Shares encryption and command line with croc. Same 4.7 rating.
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.7Visit
BorgBackup
Focus: backup and deduplication. Shares encryption and command line with croc. Rated 4.6 (croc: 4.7).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.6Visit
Magic Wormhole
Focus: sharing and one-time code. Shares file transfer and command line with croc. Rated 4.6 (croc: 4.7).
Desktop AppFreeCross-Platform
4.6Visit
Seafile
Focus: file sync, cloud storage and self-hosting. Shares encryption and open source with croc. A web app, not a desktop app. Adds Web. Rated 4.6 (croc: 4.7).
Web AppFreeWeb, Windows
4.6Visit
NetBird
Focus: vpn, private network and wireguard. Shares open source and github with croc. Adds Android and iOS. Rated 4.6 (croc: 4.7).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.6Visit
Free alternatives to croc
Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.
RustDesk
Focus: remote desktop, remote support and self-hosted. Shares open source and github with croc. Rated 4.6 (croc: 4.7).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.6Visit
dufs
Focus: file sharing, file server and upload. Shares open source and github with croc. Rated 4.4 (croc: 4.7).
Desktop AppFreeCross-Platform
4.4Visit
Mumble
Focus: voice chat, audio and self-hosted. Shares open source and github with croc. Rated 4.4 (croc: 4.7).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.4Visit
Syncplay
Focus: watch together, video sync and chat. Shares open source and github with croc. Rated 4.4 (croc: 4.7).
Desktop AppFreeCross-Platform
4.4Visit
fzf
Focus: fuzzy finder and shell. Shares command line and open source with croc. Adds Offline. Rated 4.8 (croc: 4.7).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.8Visit
Pandoc
Focus: document converter and markdown. Shares command line and open source with croc. Adds Offline. Rated 4.8 (croc: 4.7).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.8Visit
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