No. 30of 105 ·File transfer services

croc

Web · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · Self-hosted

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.8

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Runs widely5 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

croc is ranked #30 of 105 in file transfer services on Freedom251. 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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The record

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

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best File Transfer Services in 2026#30 of 105

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Sources

github.com/schollz/croc/blob/main/README.md· checked 5 Oct 2026
github.com/schollz/croc· checked 5 Oct 2026
github.com/schollz/croc/blob/main/src/docs/STORED_· checked 5 Oct 2026