croc vs ShareX
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
croc
croc is a tool that allows any two computers to simply and securely transfer files. Features - allows any two computers to transfer data (using a relay) - provides end-to-end encryption (using PAKE) - enables easy cross-platform transfers (Windows, Linux, Mac) - allows multiple file transfers - local server or port-forwarding not needed - ipv6-first with ipv4 fallback The command line application upon which this is based can be found here: https://github.com/schollz/croc
ShareX
Features: - Open-Source app. - Web based interface. - Private mode for limited file sharing. - View transfer history. - Restrict modification of any file or folder. - Realtime logs. - Fastest QR scanner. - Show/hide hidden files. - Remember authorised devices. - Multiple and switchable web interface themes. - No need of this app on another device to send and receive files. - Work with Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone. - Lightweight app designed for faster, multiple and parallel file sharing purposes. - Send and receive files over wifi or within a network with anyone or on any device. - Completely works offline, it uses no data to share your files.
| Feature | croc | ShareX |
|---|---|---|
| License | ISC | AGPL-3.0-only |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | File ManagerBrowser | File ManagerMessagingBrowser |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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