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croc

Ch 367.4of 105 File transfer services
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Desktop appNo
3 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

croc is ranked #36 of 105 in file transfer services on Specifiction. It runs on Android, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

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croc Free Open-source file transfer tool; browser client available without installation · Optional stored transfers are subject to server policy github.com · 5 Oct 2026

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Facts

Purpose
croc transfers files and folders between computers.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Transfer paths
Transfers can use peer-to-peer connections with relay fallback.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Encryption
The code phrase establishes password-authenticated key agreement for end-to-end encryption.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Cross-platform
The project lists Windows, Linux, Mac, and browser as supported transfer clients.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Transfer features
The CLI supports multiple files, folders, and resuming interrupted transfers.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Browser client
The browser client can send and receive files with the CLI without installation.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Sharing
The CLI can send text and display a QR code that opens the browser receive page.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Temporary storage
Opt-in stored transfers upload client-side encrypted files and expire by selected lifetime or download count, whichever comes first.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Self-hosting
Users can run their own relay and select a self-hosted stored-transfer service.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Integrations
The README documents installation through Homebrew, MacPorts, Scoop, Chocolatey, Nix, Alpine, Arch, Termux, and other package tools.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Android apps
The README links to community Android clients available through F-Droid.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Support
The repository asks users to support the project through sponsorship.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Limit
The browser stored-transfer fallback using a Blob is limited to 256 MiB when neither supported streaming method is available.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

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