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croc-app vs LocalSend: catalog facts
croc-appLocalSend
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence, with no advertising or trackers.

Android Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Compatible with the croc command-line tool on desktops
  • QR-assisted sending and receiving
  • Works completely offline: files never leave your local network
  • No account, no login and no server to configure
  • Android only; other devices need croc itself
  • Community-translated into only a few languages so far
  • Both devices must be on the same network, and some guest or corporate networks block device discovery
  • It sends files, it does not keep folders in sync
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: Apache-2.0
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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