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.
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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
- End-to-end encrypted transfers
- Resumes interrupted transfers
- Free and open source
Cons
- Command line only
- Both people need croc installed
Who should use croc
Anyone who often moves large files between computers and wants it fast and private.
Who may not need it
People who only share files through cloud drives.
croc alternatives
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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
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Pandoc
Focus: document converter and markdown. Shares command line and open source with croc. Adds Offline. Rated 4.8 (croc: 4.7).
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OCRmyPDF
Focus: ocr and scanned pdf. Shares command line and open source with croc. Adds Offline. Same 4.7 rating.
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
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Screenity
Focus: screen recorder, loom alternative and annotation. Shares open source and github with croc. A browser extension, not a desktop app. Adds Chrome. Same 4.7 rating.
Browser ExtensionFreeChrome
4.7Visit
zoxide
Focus: terminal, navigation and shell. Shares command line and open source with croc. Same 4.7 rating.
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Linux
4.7Visit
Free alternatives to croc
Free resources that cover similar ground.
D2
Focus: diagrams and diagram as code. Shares command line and open source with croc. Adds Offline. Rated 4.6 (croc: 4.7).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.6Visit
Kopia
Focus: backup and snapshots. Shares encryption and open source with croc. Rated 4.6 (croc: 4.7).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.6Visit
Sync-in
Focus: file sync, self-hosted and file sharing. Shares open source and github with croc. A web app, not a desktop app. Rated 4.4 (croc: 4.7).
Web AppFreeCross-Platform, Linux
4.4Visit
LocalSend
Focus: airdrop alternative and dropbox alternative. Shares file transfer and open source with croc. Adds Android, iOS and Web. Same 4.7 rating.
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.7Visit
scrcpy
Focus: android, screen mirroring and phone control. Shares open source and github with croc. Adds Android. Same 4.7 rating.
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.7Visit
Subtitle Edit
Focus: subtitles, captions and video editing. Shares open source and github with croc. Adds Offline. Same 4.7 rating.
Desktop AppFreeWindows, Linux
4.7Visit
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