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croc vs LANDrop: catalog facts
croc	LANDrop
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence. A public relay is provided at no cost, and you…	Free Free to download, with an option to donate.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
One command each side, with a code phrase instead of accounts or links End-to-end encrypted using PAKE, with no server holding a key	Automatic discovery of devices on the local network Runs on desktop, mobile and Android TV
Falls back to a public relay when a direct connection is impossible Anyone with the code phrase during the transfer window can take the file	Every device needs LANDrop installed Windows versions older than 10 are limited to an older release
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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