croc alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave croc: command-line only, and recipient must install croc too. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces croc, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Magic Wormhole currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best croc alternative for most people
Magic WormholeThe original code-phrase transfer tool, with a published protocol.
Best croc alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
BlipDesktop and mobile app with unlimited sizes and resume, no terminal needed.
Best croc alternative for self-hosting
Magic WormholeThe original code-phrase transfer tool, with a published protocol.
Best croc alternative for Mac
Magic WormholeThe original code-phrase transfer tool, with a published protocol.
Best croc alternative for Windows
Magic WormholeThe original code-phrase transfer tool, with a published protocol.
Best croc alternative for Linux
Magic WormholeThe original code-phrase transfer tool, with a published protocol.
croc alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to croc?
Magic Wormhole ranks first right now. The original code-phrase transfer tool, with a published protocol. LocalSend and Blip follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to croc?
Yes. Magic Wormhole (open source), LocalSend (open source), Blip (free plan + paid) and WinSCP (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to croc?
Yes: Magic Wormhole, LocalSend and WinSCP. Magic Wormhole can also be self-hosted.
Which croc alternatives work on Linux?
Magic Wormhole and LocalSend run on Linux.
Why do people switch from croc?
The complaints we hear most: command-line only; recipient must install croc too; default public relay is run by the author.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces croc, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.